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Cambridge will see a budget bigger than $1B, spending that may land hard on residential taxpayers within two years

by Marc Levy April 28, 2026

The next annual budget for the city of Cambridge will surpass $1 billion despite City Hall staff holding year-over-year growth to an austere 4.1 percent.

TAXONOMY

Tax tip of the week: Missing the tax filing deadline isn’t cause for panic

by Vincent Hicks April 27, 2026

To start with, if you’re owed a refund, there’s no penalty for filing late. Even if you owe, missing a deadline shouldn't be fatal.

NEWS

Cambridge meetings, April 27-May 4: Healthpeak shows its giant project in the Highlands

by Marc Levy April 26, 2026

Take part in meetings on Healthpeak's plan for a new neighborhood in the Alewife Quadrangle, new homes on Ellery Street and big city projects.

TAXONOMY

Tax tip of the week: Your employer can contribute to a kid’s Trump Account starting July 4

by Vincent Hicks April 13, 2026

Unlike your contributions, which are after-tax, employer contributions come pretax, similar to how a company might contribute to a retirement plan.

TAXONOMY

Tax tip of the week: Don’t leave your side hustle off when you file with the IRS

by Vincent Hicks February 23, 2026

Q: Should I include “side hustle” income and expenses on my tax return? A: Yes, absolutely. Reporting your side hustle isn’t just a rule – it often gives you clarity and can even improve your tax...

TAXONOMY

Tax tip of the week: Why you got a 1099, and what it really means

by Vincent Hicks February 16, 2026

Over time, 1099s have expanded to cover nearly every type of income the IRS wants to track, including gig work or eBay sales.