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fromenglish.elpais.com
5 days 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
3 weeks 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
4 weeks 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.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month 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
1 month 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.
fromSan Jose Spotlight
2 months ago

San Jose transit agency considers regional sales tax measure - San Jose Spotlight

Monica Mallon stated, "The thing the board needs to consider the most is VTA's own interest. VTA has clearly shown that they're able to recover and grow ridership, and I think that really shows that riders would benefit from more service and this is a growing market."
SF parents
LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
3 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.
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fromAustin Monitor
3 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.
San Francisco
from48 hills
3 months ago

Finally, some talk about local taxes-but not in a progressive direction - 48 hills

San Francisco is considering a sales tax to address budget deficits, but this approach risks increasing economic inequality.
Silicon Valley real estate
fromKqed
4 months ago

Another Solano County City Wants to Annex Some of California Forever's Land | KQED

Suisun City is facing a $2 million shortfall despite a newly approved sales tax, prompting exploration of boundary expansion for economic growth.
from48 hills
4 months ago

Maybe San Francisco needs a luxury tax - 48 hills

San Francisco's government should initiate a luxury tax to fund affordable housing, education, and transit, embracing the idea that taxing luxuries can support the common good.
San Francisco
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