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Education groups drop lawsuit against tax commissioner

By Bob Kinzel | December 31, 2008

A coalition of education groups has dropped its lawsuit against Tax Commissioner Tom Pelham. Pelham has now complied by recommending a two-cent cut in the residential rate. But the battle over education funding is expected to be a key issue in the 2009 legislative session.

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Commissioner expects $20 million education surplus

By Bob Kinzel | December 2, 2008

Tax Commissioner Tom Pelham says he expects at least a 20 million dollar surplus this year in the state’s Education Fund. Pelham says rising property values over the past three years is a major reason why the fund is doing better than the overall state economy.

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Interview: Tax Commissioner Tom Pelham on the sales tax holiday

By Mitch Wertlieb | July 11, 2008

The state of Vermont has declared this weekend a sales tax holiday. You can save money on certain items up to $2,000. If you’re buying an energy efficient appliance, you have until July 18 to do so. VPR’s Mitch Wertlieb spoke with Vermont’s tax commissioner Tom Pelham to find out how it works.

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Some taxpayers get a second chance at tax prebates

By VPR | June 13, 2008

State officials say a new law gives some Vermonters who missed out on property tax rebates a second chance at filing for them.