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Need the IRS in Person? Dallas Offices Take Appointments
IRS Taxpayer Assistance Centers in the Dallas area work by appointment. How to book at 844-545-5640, what to…
Love Field or DFW: Comparing Parking Costs and Cell Lots
Love Field garages run $18 to $24 a day while DFW spans $14 remote to $32 at the…
Dallas Short-Term Rental Rules: Registration and Zoning
Dallas passed a short-term rental ban in single-family zones and a registration ordinance in 2023, but courts have…
Renew Your Texas Vehicle Registration Without the Line
Texas lets you renew vehicle registration online up to 90 days early. The fees on the notice, the…
Under a Boil-Water Notice? Do This Until It Lifts
What triggers a Texas boil-water notice, TCEQ’s two-minute rolling-boil rule, what’s safe and what isn’t, and what to…
ERCOT’s Summer Outlook Is Out. What It Says About the Grid
ERCOT expects enough generation to meet demand this summer, with the tightest hours in the early evening. What…
Tax-Free Weekend for ACs and Appliances Starts Saturday
Texas waives sales tax on ENERGY STAR air conditioners, fridges and more May 23-25. What qualifies, the price…
Early Voting Opens for the May 26 Primary Runoff
Early voting for the May 26 Texas primary runoff runs Monday through Friday this week. Hours, Dallas County…
SNAP Renewal Time? How Texas Recertification Works
A Texas SNAP renewal packet in the mail means the clock is ticking. How recertification works, how to…
The Homestead Exemption Is Free. Here’s How to File It
The Texas homestead exemption now shields $140,000 from school taxes and costs nothing to file. The form, the…
Hail Hit Your Roof? Filing the Insurance Claim Right
Hail hit your DFW roof? How to document the damage, the deadlines Texas insurers must meet on your…
Called for Jury Duty in Dallas County? What to Expect
Your Dallas County jury summons explained: the online response, juror pay, legal exemptions, parking and what really happens…