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Sales Tax Holidays Are Going Away in Some States

Why are tax-free weekends disappearing? Find other ways your family can save on taxes and essentials.

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Florida Back-to-School Tax-Free Holiday 2025

Everything you need to know about the two-week tax-free holiday in Florida.

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How do 9 states get by with no income tax? A tax expert explains the trade-offs they choose

Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an expert to answer, send it to curiouskidsus@theconversation.com.

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Nebraska governor seeks shift to sales taxes to ease high property taxes. Not everyone is on board

Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen has announced a broad tax plan for an upcoming special legislative session billed to cut property taxes in half

The Independent UK

Spain Temporarily Eliminates Sales Tax On Olive Oil

Spain eliminates sales tax on olive oil temporarily to ease financial burden on consumers due to soaring prices, reflecting its cultural and dietary signif...

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European country removes tax on olive oil to tackle skyrocketing prices

The price of olive oil has increased by 272% since September 2020

The Independent UK

Summer season relief: Florida launches tax-exemption initiative lasting throughout July

The plan, designed to reduce financial burdens on families, includes fishing gear, outdoor equipment, and admissions to state parks

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California is about to tax guns more like alcohol and tobacco − and that could put a dent in gun violence

Starting in July 2024, California will be the first state to charge an excise tax on guns and ammunition. The new tax – an 11% levy on each sale – will come on top of federal excise taxes of 10% or 11% for firearms and California’s 6% sales tax.

The Conversation

What’s in DeSantis’ $1.07 Billion Florida Tax Relief Bill?

A new Florida tax relief package defines 2024 sales tax holidays and cuts taxes for families and businesses.

Kiplinger

Signatures submitted for South Dakota initiative that would repeal state grocery tax

A South Dakota campaign supporting an initiative that would ban the state sales and use tax on groceries submitted signatures to the secretary of state’s office on April 24, 2024. According to Rick Weiland, the co-founder of TakeItBack, the campaign supporting the initiative, about 25,000 signatures were submitted. For the…

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Taxpayers Refuse To Pay New Stadium Expenses for Billionaire Sports Owners

Jackson County, Missouri, voted not to extend a sales tax that would have benefited the Chiefs and the Royals.

Reason

New Jersey Introduces Annual EV Fee, Punishing Owners Who Go Green

We examine a new law introduced in New Jersey that will initially impose a $250 annual electric vehicle registration fee and increase by $10 annually.

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Kansas City Voters Decide On Stadium Tax Extension

Vote in Jackson County, MO, to decide on sales tax extension for new ballpark and stadium renovations for the Royals and Chiefs.

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Why You’ll Still Pay Oklahoma Grocery Tax

Oklahoma is eliminating its state grocery tax, but that doesn’t mean groceries will be tax-free.

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German authorities have already caught eight people trying to sneak Apple Vision Pro into the country — Early adopters try to dodge 19 percent import tax

A new report says at least eight people have been caught trying to sneak Apple Vision Pro into Germany without paying the required import sales tax.

Broadcasting & Cable

Missouri State Congressman Sponsors Bill to Stop Local Taxes on Netflix, Hulu and Other Streaming Companies

Netflix, which just started billing its Florida subscribers for state taxes, is also trying to stop sales taxes on streaming service in Colorado

TechRadar

Sales tax scares off UK businesses

UK businesses are apprehensive about exploring new markets due to US sales tax complexities.

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55 statewide measures certified for the ballot in 25 states in 2024 (so far!)

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Stadium tax measure for Kansas City Chiefs and Royals will appear on the ballot for April 2, 2024

Voters in Jackson County, Missouri, will decide on a ballot measure to renew a sales tax that provides funding for stadium improvements for the Kansas City Chiefs and Kansas City Royals. Voters will decide the ballot measure on April 2, 2024. The Jackson County Legislature overrode a veto from County…

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Kansas ‘Food Tax’ Cut: How Much Will You Save?

Here’s what the Kansas ‘food’ tax decrease could mean for your grocery bills in 2024.

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Singapore Gears Up for Sales Tax Increase Amid Demographic Challenges

Singapore gears up for an upcoming sales tax hike amidst the looming challenge of a demographic crunch. Get insights into the nation's economic strategy.

The Independent UK

Oklahoma City voters approve sales tax for $900 million arena to keep NBA’s Thunder through 2050

Oklahoma City voters have approved a 1% sales tax for six years to help fund a new downtown arena for the NBA’s Thunder that is estimated to cost a minimum of $900 million

Ballotpedia

At least 16 abortion-related measures could appear on the ballot in 2024

Welcome to the Monday, December 11, 2023, Brew.

The Independent UK

Oklahoma City voters consider 1% sales tax to build a $1 billion arena for NBA's Thunder

Oklahoma City voters will decide whether to approve a 1% sales tax to fund a new downtown arena for the NBA's Thunder

Zenger

Oklahoma City Voters To Decide On 1% Sales Tax For NBA Arena

Ballot measure seeks funding for new OKC Arena; Thunder ownership to contribute $50M

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