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Plain answers for Indiana: the best of the Hoosier State, plus the money, legal and health rules that shape everyday life here.
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- Updated November 5, 2026
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Indiana Eviction Process: The 10-Day Notice, Two Hearings and Sealing Your Record
How an eviction works in Indiana: the 10-day notice for unpaid rent, filing in small claims court, the possession hearing and the separate damages hearing, the 30-day appeal window, and Indiana's newer rules for dismissing and sealing eviction cases.
MoneyIndiana Homestead Deduction 2026: The Phase-Down, the New $300 Credit and Over-65 Help
Indiana's homestead standard deduction drops to $40,000 for 2027 tax bills and phases out by 2030, while the supplemental deduction rises to 46%. The new supplemental homestead credit, the $150 Over 65 Credit and its 2027 income limits, and how to file with your county auditor by January 15.
MoneyIndiana Minimum Wage 2026: Still $7.25, With No Raise Scheduled
Indiana's minimum wage is $7.25 an hour in 2026, the same as the federal rate, and no increase is set for 2027. The $2.13 tipped wage, the $4.25 training wage for workers under 20, who the state law covers, and how to file a wage claim.
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