SUMMARY: House leaders released a comprehensive tax cut proposal aiming to abolish the state income tax, reduce grocery taxes, and boost local sales and roadwork funds. The plan would decrease the income tax from 4% to 3% this year, progressively eliminating it within a decade. It also reduces the 7% grocery sales tax to 2.5%, introduces a 1.5% local sales tax, and adds a 5% gasoline tax for transportation. The proposal faces scrutiny regarding its potential regressive impact on low-income earners. The bill will first be considered by the House Ways and Means Committee before potential Senate review and governor approval.

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SUMMARY: The IRS is distributing approximately $2.4 billion to about 1 million taxpayers who overlooked claiming the Recovery Rebate Credit on their 2021 tax returns, which could provide up to $1,400 per individual. This initiative was announced after the IRS identified eligible taxpayers who filed their returns but didn’t claim the credit. Payments will be made automatically by late January without requiring amended returns. Taxpayers who haven’t filed for 2021 can still claim the credit by the April 15, 2025 deadline. The program aims to assist those who missed out on previous Economic Impact Payments during the pandemic.

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SUMMARY: Pearl River Community College (PRCC) has launched a new “one-stop-shop” Enrollment Center on the Poplarville Campus, aimed at streamlining the student enrollment process from application to graduation. This center consolidates services from Admissions, Student Accounts, and Financial Aid, enhancing customer service and personal support. Each applicant will be paired with an Enrollment Specialist for guided assistance. The initiative follows the successful “Happy to Help” campaign, boasting high customer satisfaction rates, and was previously piloted at the Forrest County Campus. A grand opening is scheduled for January 13-14, featuring complimentary snacks for attendees.

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