San Jacinto College maintains tax rate; Chile adjusts marriage bonus

The San Jacinto College Board of Trustees has approved maintaining the total tax rate at 15.4615 cents per $100 of taxable value for 2026, matching the 2025 rate. This rate includes 10.8407 cents for college operations and maintenance and 4.6208 cents for debt service. For a median primary residence valued at $181,062, the portion of the tax attributed to the college would be approximately $279.95 annually. The district has also increased exemptions for primary residences and seniors over 65 or those with disabilities.

In Chile, the Superintendencia de Seguridad Social (Suseso) announced that the 'Bono Bodas de Oro' will increase to $482,295 per couple starting October 1, 2026. This 4.1% adjustment follows the Consumer Price Index (IPC) variation recorded between September 2025 and August 2026. The one-time benefit is distributed equally between spouses who have reached 50 years of marriage, provided they meet specific residency and socioeconomic requirements managed by the Instituto de Previsión Social (IPS).