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Gallagher Amendment Keeps Property Taxes Affordable For Many Homeowners

Colorado Gerontological Society via 50 Plus Marketplace News for northern Colorado seniors

Policy analysts have been reviewing the impact of the Gallagher Amendment on libraries, fire districts and schools at the local level. In the early 1980s, many Coloradoans, especially older adults had difficulty paying their property taxes. State legislators came together as a bi-partisan group and proposed the Gallagher Amendment to the voters, named after former …

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AARP Foundation Tax-Aide Celebrates 50 Years

From Feb. 1 through April 17, AARP Foundation is providing free tax assistance and preparation through its Tax-Aide program. AARP Foundation Tax-Aide, celebrating its 50th year, is the nation’s largest free tax assistance and preparation service. Since its inception, the program has served more than 50 million taxpayers. AARP Foundation Tax-Aide started in 1968 with …

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Annual Publication Promotes Colorado Farmers’ Markets

Tis the season for pop-up tents, community gatherings and local foods—farmers’ markets. The Colorado Department of Agriculture’s 32nd annual Colorado Farm Fresh Directory helps consumers find farmers’ markets, roadside stands, u-picks, wineries and agritourism activities. “When tents start popping up in parking lots, everyone gets excited,” said Wendy White, marketing specialist for the Colorado Department …

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