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As cash runs out, Pakistan introduces bill to unlock IMF funds

Measures proposed to secure the crucial loan include raising the general sales tax by a percentage point to 18 percent.

Al Jazeera · Feb 16, 2023

Evers wants to give Brewers nearly $300M to repair stadium

Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers says his executive budget will hand the Milwaukee Brewers almost $300 million to enact repairs on American Family Field

The Independent UK · Feb 14, 2023

Mississippi House seeks to control Jackson sales tax revenue

Amid a struggling water system, the Mississippi House has voted to further restrict how the capital city of Jackson can spend money from a 1% local sales tax

The Independent UK · Feb 2, 2023

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Gov. DeSantis proposes $115 billion budget plan, which would offer $1.5 billion in tax breaks

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Gov. Ron DeSantis unveiled a nearly $115 billion budget recommendation Wednesday that includes $1.5 billion in tax relief on everything from baby diapers to gas stoves, while keeping nearly $16 billion in reserves.

Orlando Sentinel · Feb 1, 2023

Karl Smith: Republican tax proposals aren’t as bonkers as they sound

Among the many concessions Kevin McCarthy agreed to in order to become speaker of the House is one that would give the so-called Fair Tax Act a full hearing on Capitol Hill. To describe the bill as radical would be an understatement. Not only would it abolish the Internal Revenue…

Tribune News Service · Feb 1, 2023

Here’s what you need to know about the fight over property tax cuts in the Texas Legislature

Republicans are wrestling over how much of the state’s nearly $33 billion budget surplus to spend on property taxes. Democrats have their own ideas about what to do with the cash.

The Texas Tribune · Jan 31, 2023

Editorial: 'Fair Tax' won't pass, but even the debate is an ominous omen about McCarthy

There is a 0% chance that a proposal to eliminate the federal income tax and replace it with a massive national sales tax will even get out of the Republican-controlled House, let alone become law. But the fact that such a bluntly soak-the-poor idea is even getting an airing under…

St. Louis Post-Dispatch · Jan 30, 2023

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GOP wants to impose 30% US sales tax

The bill would also eliminate corporate income taxes and abolish the IRS

Salon · Jan 26, 2023

GOP congressman says to not ‘buy a boat’ when asked about plan to hike sales tax

Democrats have criticised the proposal from the Georgia Republican to eliminate the income tax in favor of a national sales tax

The Independent UK · Jan 26, 2023

McCarthy backtracks on GOP tax plan

The bill was a key concession to GOP hardliners but now it may not even get a committee vote

Salon · Jan 25, 2023

Biden set to hammer GOP over national sales tax in major economic speech

He'll also accuse Republicans of wanting to gut entitlement programs.

Axios · Jan 24, 2023

States put grocery taxes on ice

As inflation soared in the past year, families in some states suffered a double whammy — paying food sales taxes on top of higher-priced groceries.

Tribune News Service · Jan 18, 2023

Cook County’s property sales tax process is ‘wholly unfair’

The current system discriminates against Black and Latino residents, often resulting in loss of a family’s home over a minuscule amount of unpaid property taxes.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 20, 2022

GST Council: Punjab finance minister Harpal Singh Cheema opposes any hike in GST on educational products

CHANDIGARH: Terming the proposal to hike Goods and Sales Tax (GST) on goods related to education a step against the interests of the students, Punjab finance minister Harpal Singh Cheema on Saturday opposed the move to revise GST on pencil sharpeners to 18 percent from the existing slab of 12…

The Times of India · Dec 17, 2022

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Kiplinger · Dec 8, 2022

Low-Tax States for 'Middle-Class' Families in 2026

Here are the best states for families with middle incomes (due to low tax burdens).

The Independent UK · Dec 8, 2022

Panthers owner settles tax fight over failed practice space

The South Carolina county where Carolina Panthers owner David Tepper started building and then abandoned a new $800 million practice facility has reached a settlement over $21 million in sales tax money given to the NFL team

Tribune News Service · Dec 2, 2022

Should San Diego region continue with $160B rail expansion plan?

The San Diego region's large $160 billion rail expansion plan might be in jeopardy after more financially conservative future members won their November elections.

The Conversation · Dec 1, 2022

Fifty years ago, the new Whitlam government removed the luxury sales tax on the pill. It changed Australian women's lives

Amid the scale and sweep of the list of decisions made by the Whitlam government in their first week in office, most people remember the big changes: freeing all draft resisters from prison, or official recognition of Communist China.

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WEKU · Nov 28, 2022

Computer clicks on Monday can mean bucks in Kentucky's coffers

Lots of clicking on a computer keypad is likely to occur all across Kentucky Monday. It’s Cyber Monday and sales taxes will flow into state coffers. Kentucky collects those revenues from both in-state and out- of-state online purchases.

The Independent UK · Oct 12, 2022

CVS to reduce prices of menstrual products and cover the sales tax: ‘Women deserve quality’

‘We’ve reduced the price on CVS Health brand period products by 25 per cent in core CVS Pharmacy locations,’ the pharmacy said in a satement

The Conversation · Oct 4, 2022

A provincial sales tax is the solution to Alberta's fiscal roller-coaster

With a new Alberta premier taking office in October and a general election required by the end of May 2023, fiscal policy may become a wedge issue between Alberta’s United Conservative Party and the NDP.

The Hindu · Sep 24, 2022

Andhra Pradesh: Owners of fuel pumps close to Karnataka border at their wits’ end

As fuel is available for relatively lesser price in the neighbouring State, outlets in A.P. are forced to close shop, or make do with meagre sales

Benzinga · Sep 1, 2022

Here's How Xero And Avalara Are Bringing 'Peace Of Mind On Sales Tax'

Detroit-based Benzinga sent its team to New Orleans for Xerocon, Aug. 24-25. During that time, Benzinga sought to recognize the innovation in accounting technology and spoke with founders, investors and others.

The Texas Tribune · Aug 18, 2022

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott joins other key Republicans in supporting repealing the “tampon tax”

Advocates have previously called for repealing the sales tax on products like tampons, sanitary pads and pantyliners. Menstrual products are already tax-free in 24 states.

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 4, 2022

Illinois’ sales tax holiday on back-to-school gear starts Friday

The holiday, which reduces the state’s portion of sales tax on select supplies, clothing and footwear, will last through Aug. 14.

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