Tax expert to speak in Delphi
Carroll County residents will have an opportunity tonight (Nov. 7) to hear an expert on Indiana's tax system.

DeBoer

Larry De- Boer, Profess o r , Department of Agricultural Econ omics, Purdue University, will speak at the Wabash & Erie Canal Interpretive Center, Delphi, from 7 to 9 p.m. The title of his presentation is "How is local government financed?"

DeBoer's presentation will include:

Various tax options in Carroll County - what they are and how they are used

How Carroll County's taxes compare to other rural counties

Current hot topics such as the new local income tax option and others.

DeBoer is a specialist in state and local government budget and taxing options, issues of property tax assessment, local government revenue options and the fiscal impact of economic development. He consults with the Indiana Legislative Services Agency about tax and finance issues, including the annual state revenue forecasts. He also writes a monthly newspaper column called "Capital Comments.

The program is being sponsored by Leadership Carroll County (LCC). It was originally planned as a continuing education program for the two LCC graduating classes, but because of the timeliness of DeBoer's topic, LCC decided to open up the program to the entire community.

There will be no charge to attend. Refreshments will be served.