Kentucky Rep. Beverly Chester-Burton has filed House Bill 175 to establish a yearly sales tax holiday for school‑related purchases. The holiday would run from 12:01 a.m. on the first Friday of August until midnight Sunday, exempting most clothing items up to $200 and other specific items under $3,000. If enacted, the state sales tax would be eliminated on those items during the holiday period.
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Sovos · 3 days ago
This guide outlines Arkansas’s statewide sales and use tax rate of 6.5%, economic nexus thresholds, prepayment obligations for high‑volume sellers, and the state’s participation in the Streamlined Sales Tax initiative. It also covers exemption certificates, filing methods, and the destination‑based sourcing rule.
LHVC · 4 days ago
Effective January 1 2026, unincorporated Boulder County will see a new minimum wage of $16.82 per hour for nontipped workers and $13.80 for tipped workers, while the county’s sales tax rises by 0.15 % to 1.335 %, bringing the combined rate to 6.335 %. The change, approved in a November 2025 election, funds mental‑health services for three years and could lead Niwot to adopt a 2.5 % sales tax if it incorporates.
Talk Business & Politics · 5 days ago
Arkansas has introduced a Farmers Sales Tax Exemption Card under Act 621 of 2025, allowing farmers to claim sales tax exemptions at the point of sale for items such as animals, chemicals, feed, machinery, and seed. The card costs $20 for issuance, $10 for renewal, and remains valid for eight years.
EY Tax News · 5 days ago
The article reviews EY Tax Alerts for 2025 covering U.S. human capital, workforce, individual tax, and indirect tax developments. It highlights key updates such as new travel restrictions, changes to state transit taxes, updated retirement plan limits, Social Security wage base adjustments, and new data collection requirements for ESTA travelers. It serves as a comprehensive resource for tax professionals to stay informed on regulatory changes.
Tucson Sentinel · 7 days ago
The article reports that Pima County voters will decide on March 10, 2026 whether to extend a half‑cent transportation sales tax (Propositions 418 and 419) to fund a $2.67 billion, 20‑year transportation plan. Public meetings and Q&A sessions are scheduled in January and February to explain the plan’s allocations for road expansion, pavement rehabilitation and transit.
WYSO · 8 days ago
Miami County, Ohio, is proposing a 0.5% sales tax increase to fund a new maximum‑security jail, with the measure slated for the May 2026 ballot. Commissioners are holding public tours of the aging facility from January to April 2026 to build support for the tax and highlight the need for modern infrastructure.