sales tax
noun
: a tax levied on the sale of goods and services that is usually calculated as a percentage of the purchase price and collected by the seller
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Things came to a head in recent weeks when Matthews Mayor John Higdon spoke out over a reported new proposal that would dramatically cut the amount of new sales tax revenue allocated for rail, leading to the elimination of the portion of the Silver Line between uptown and Matthews.
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Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 27 June 2024
The county’s current general fund budget is $1.8 billion, funded by sales tax revenue, property taxes and revenue from other items such as parks.
—Lisa J. Huriash, Sun Sentinel, 25 June 2024
Before residents can vote on any sales tax measure, though, the City Council must first approve it being placed on an upcoming ballot.
—Judith Prieve, The Mercury News, 22 June 2024
The legislation came after Jackson County voters in April rejected a stadiums sales tax that would have guaranteed the teams remain in Kansas City.
—Jonathan Shorman, Kansas City Star, 19 June 2024
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Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 27 June 2024
The county’s current general fund budget is $1.8 billion, funded by sales tax revenue, property taxes and revenue from other items such as parks.
—Lisa J. Huriash, Sun Sentinel, 25 June 2024
Before residents can vote on any sales tax measure, though, the City Council must first approve it being placed on an upcoming ballot.
—Judith Prieve, The Mercury News, 22 June 2024
The legislation came after Jackson County voters in April rejected a stadiums sales tax that would have guaranteed the teams remain in Kansas City.
—Jonathan Shorman, Kansas City Star, 19 June 2024
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“Sales tax.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sales%20tax. Accessed 4 Jul. 2024.
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