Tax increment financing (TIF) is a public financing tool that uses increased property tax revenue within a designated area—a TIF district—for redevelopment projects. In Texas, a TIF district is called a Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ). TIRZs are governed by Chapter 311 of the Tax Code.
Biden plans to turn student loans into delayed grants
The Biden administration has released its plans to introduce a new income-driven repayment program for student loans. The proposed regulations are as bad as the early indications hinted they would be. For those just getting up to speed, a standard loan uses a fixed monthly payment and a predetermined number of payments (e.g., a car loan of $500 per...