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Recent Examples of sales tax
Tennessee's economy will experience modest growth over the next year, experts told state leaders this month, although a new tax cut for businesses is already dampening the impact of strong sales tax revenue.
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Adam Tamburin, Axios, 25 Nov. 2024
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Proposition 35 would stabilize health care, helping millions
What will cost more if local sales tax hikes get approved?
—San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Nov. 2024
The money raised from the 1-cent added to Florida’s 6-cent sales tax is used to improve roads, build trails, alleviate flooding and upgrade school equipment.
—Steven Walker, Orlando Sentinel, 6 Nov. 2024
Voters are also deciding on Measure BB, which would add a half-cent local sales tax to raise funds to restore sand on local beaches, maintain the beach trail and pier, and provide funds to San Clemente lifeguards for equipment.
—Erika I. Ritchie, Orange County Register, 5 Nov. 2024
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Adam Tamburin, Axios, 25 Nov. 2024
Almost time to see nature’s spectacular displays of color
Padres minors: Matt Waldron back on El Paso’s mound; Tyson Neighbors settling in with Storm
Proposition 35 would stabilize health care, helping millions
What will cost more if local sales tax hikes get approved?
—San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Nov. 2024
The money raised from the 1-cent added to Florida’s 6-cent sales tax is used to improve roads, build trails, alleviate flooding and upgrade school equipment.
—Steven Walker, Orlando Sentinel, 6 Nov. 2024
Voters are also deciding on Measure BB, which would add a half-cent local sales tax to raise funds to restore sand on local beaches, maintain the beach trail and pier, and provide funds to San Clemente lifeguards for equipment.
—Erika I. Ritchie, Orange County Register, 5 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sales tax
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Catch up quick: Cox signed a law earlier this year slashing the state income tax rate from 4.65% to 4.55%. Democrats and education advocates criticized the cut, arguing those funds should be spent on public schools and social services.Kim Bojórquez, Axios, 5 Dec. 2024
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In the resulting chaos, states have scrambled to fill the gap with regard to state income tax.Robert W. Wood, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
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Prior to council tax, there was poll tax which was so wildly unpopular, people began rioting across England.Tanyel Mustafa, refinery29.com, 12 Jan. 2024
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But a Venezuelan passport costs more than $300, a price that amounts to a poll tax because few migrants can afford them.John Otis, NPR, 16 Apr. 2024
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Academics argue that while the government needs to find ways to raise money, that could come from taxing excess profits rather than a single tax that applies to all employers, big and small.Prarthana Prakash, Fortune Europe, 26 Nov. 2024
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This strategy, involves clustering donations in a single tax year to surpass the standard deduction and make itemizing worthwhile.James Brewer, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
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Despite a last-minute plea from St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter and a wide-ranging assembly of city partners, the St. Paul City Council voted 4-2 on Wednesday to reject the mayor’s final budget proposal, which called for a 6.9% property tax levy increase.Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 11 Dec. 2024
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The City of Brookfield has never held a property tax levy referendum, according to Scott.Bridget Fogarty, Journal Sentinel, 5 Dec. 2024
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Lord De La Warr paid $179,255 for it (including buyer’s premium and value-added tax) after it was originally estimated to go for between $54,000 and $81,000 by Summers Place Auctions.Téa Kvetenadze, Forbes, 7 Oct. 2021
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The various Indian state governments earn a big portion of their revenue from excise and value-added tax on alcoholic drinks.Mimansa Verma, Quartz, 10 Nov. 2022
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Under the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA), Washington requires foreign financial institutions to disclose their American clients’ financial information to the U.S. Treasury and imposes a 30 percent withholding tax on certain payments to foreign financial institutions that don’t comply.Nicholas Shaxson, Foreign Affairs, 13 Feb. 2018
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Palestinian leaders say its ability to exercise effective governance has been effectively blocked by Israeli restrictions, which have included withholding tax revenues due under the Oslo accords.Ali Sawafta, The Christian Science Monitor, 26 Feb. 2024
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The premier of British Columbia announced a significant hike on Thursday in tax incentives for film and TV, as the province struggles with a sharp decline in production.Gene Maddaus, Variety, 13 Dec. 2024
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Government Initiatives And Policies The Dubai government has rolled out several initiatives to boost real estate’s appeal, including property law reforms, relaxed visa rules and tax incentives.Johan Hajji, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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Signal Cleveland reports Council President Blaine Griffin and County Executive Chris Ronayne are in talks to raise the sin tax, which would require a change to state law.Sam Allard, Axios, 5 Dec. 2024
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Among a litany of measures, including a major change to the government’s fiscal rules, Reeves is reported to be considering a sin tax raid.Sam Meredith, CNBC, 29 Oct. 2024
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“Sales tax.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sales%20tax. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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