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fromSan Jose Spotlight
2 weeks ago

Santa Clara County tax measure wins lawsuit, stays on ballot - San Jose Spotlight

Let me put it this way - everyone knows who the President of the United States is and who the president is who signed the law that has cut almost a trillion dollars from Medicaid,
California
California
fromPadailypost
3 weeks ago

County accused of fabricating a fake emergency to get a tax on the ballot

Four voters sued Santa Clara County over placing a proposed 5/8-cent health-care sales tax on the ballot using an emergency declaration they say lacks statutory justification.
California
fromSan Jose Spotlight
4 weeks ago

Silicon Valley leaders discuss how federal cuts will hurt region - San Jose Spotlight

Santa Clara County seeks San Jose's backing for a sales tax increase to sustain public hospital funding amid federal cuts.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Nvidia's Trump tax of little worry to investors eyeing AI riches

In the first quarter, Nvidia said it sold $5.5 billion in products to China, roughly 13% of its total. The chips exposed to the Trump tax accounted for about 80% of that, or just under $5 billion.
E-Commerce
#vta
fromPadailypost
1 month ago

Counties get behind regional transit bailout tax

"The additional half-cent mass transit bailout would raise the rate to 10.25% if approved in 2026, affecting sales tax rates in Santa Clara County."
US politics
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

Tax-free weekend: what are the dates for each state and what products are included?

Tax-free weekends are short periods during which states exempt certain items from sales tax, aimed at helping families save on back-to-school purchases.
E-Commerce
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Opinion: Tax Silicon Valley Big Tech to rescue BART and other Bay Area transit

With annual deficits for Bay Area transit agencies approaching $800 million, the scramble is on to find the revenue needed to keep BART and the region's other bus and rail systems operational.
San Francisco
California
fromSan Jose Spotlight
2 months ago

Lawsuit ties up millions of dollars in Campbell revenue - San Jose Spotlight

A lawsuit in Campbell seeks to invalidate a voter-approved sales tax hike, causing financial strains for the city.
#public-transit
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Gibraltar agrees 15% sales tax on goods in post-Brexit settlement with Spain

Gibraltar will implement a 15% sales tax to align with EU standards, ensuring fair competition with Spain as part of a post-Brexit agreement.
Europe politics
San Francisco
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 months ago

Plan to raise $500 million in annual sales taxes for beleaguered Bay Area transit advances in Legislature

Bay Area voters may approve a sales tax increase to generate over $500 million annually for transit agencies, facing opposition from unions and environmental groups.
LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
4 months ago

Measure A oversight panels set five-year goals with metrics to evaluate their success

The Measure A sales tax aims to set realistic goals to combat homelessness.
Data-driven targets were established to ensure accountability and transparency in addressing homeless issues.
Austin
fromAustin Monitor
5 months ago

City facing a $33 million deficit for 2026 - Austin Monitor

City faces significant budget shortfall due to property tax cap.
Council considers tax rate election to address financial challenges.
City employees to receive wage increases despite budget deficit.
Revenue growth slowing, particularly in sales tax collections.
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