The Law Offices of Michael Todd Taylor LLC

05/08/2026

Great Job West Haven City Hall!!!

MAYOR BORER PRESENTS RECOMMENDED BUDGET FOR FISCAL 2026-27 WITH NO TAX INCREASE:

Mayor Dorinda Borer presented her recommended budget and five-year capital plan for fiscal year 2026-27 with no tax increase during a special meeting of the City Council at City Hall on Thursday night, May 7.

The proposal, which calls for no tax increase, the first in many years for West Haven, emphasizes strategic revenue enhancements, cost-saving measures and partnership with the Board of Education while continuing investments in critical quality-of-life aspects.

“This budget represents a year of hard work, discipline and creative problem-solving,” Borer said. “The recent funding from the state for education will certainly assist in closing the education funding gap. However, it’s imperative we make critical and impactful changes locally by seeking revenue enhancements and aggressive cost-saving measures to offset significant economic challenges.

“I’m proud that we have done this and are presenting our taxpayers with a fiscally responsible budget that at the same time allows our city to continue to move forward in a positive direction.”

Read the full news release and see the fiscal year 2026-27 recommended budgets for the City of West Haven and the Board of Education at https://www.cityofwesthaven.com/m/NewsFlash/home/detail/1652.

05/01/2026

Come to The at the and donate to the West Haven Animal Shelter. The art is amazing and fun!

04/22/2026

Consider purchasing property in beautiful Haven.

House Beautiful used data from Zillow to spotlight 20 of the "most budget-friendly coastal cities where buying a vacation home could be within reach."

West Haven was the only Connecticut city to be named to the list, earning the No. 7 spot on the list.

"This town has the longest stretch of public beaches in the state, where you can swim, sunbathe, fish and explore," House Beautiful said about West Haven.

More: https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/most-affordable-beach-towns-house-beautiful-ct-22217694.php

03/31/2026

READ beyond the headlines and titles.

02/17/2026

This 1974 cover reflected Reverend Jesse Jackson’s early work urging corporations and institutions to open doors—and ownership—to Black Americans. He understood that civil rights without economic access was an incomplete victory, and he spent decades pressing for both.

Rev. Jackson’s legacy lives in every effort to turn advocacy into advancement and visibility into true opportunity. Our firm benefits from this effort and legacy today.

Rev Jesse Jackson use to say, “Keep Hope Alive”. To me, this means to keep your moral compass as a business and a person. Dont give into the daily distractions and stay focused on doing your best in this world. Rest in paradise Reverend Jackson, you did gods work.

01/19/2026

Please listen and think about these words.

01/08/2026

Best co-worker ever.

12/18/2025

As I represent sellers who are looking to transition, they are unable to fully benefit from an increase in acquisition value due to capital gains.

Nearly 29 million U.S. households already exceed the capital gains tax exclusion, a growing factor keeping homes off the market. In many metros, longtime owners are delaying sales to avoid a large tax bill, adding to inventory shortages beyond high rates and affordability.

The issue is back in Washington, where lawmakers are considering reforms to the primary-home capital gains exclusion, still capped at $250,000 for single filers and $500,000 for couples, unchanged since 1997, despite home values rising more than 260%.

12/10/2025

12/07/2025

https://www.ctinsider.com/realestate/article/connecticut-homebuyer-savings-accounts-21170677.php

Connecticut's new first-time home buyer tax deductions are capped at $2,500 or $5,000, with officials still finalizing other details.