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New Mexico Gross Receipts Tax Rate Changes July 2012

The state of New Mexico imposes a Gross Receipts Tax instead of a Sales Tax. However, the effect on the consumer is generally the same as if it were a sales tax. The New Mexico State Taxation and Revenue Department … Continue reading

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West Virginia Food Sales Tax Reduction July 2012

Last August, West Virginia Governor Earl Ray Tomblin signed S.B. 1001 into law. S.B. 1001 initiates a gradual phasing out of the sales tax on food with a stipulation that must be met prior to full removal of the sales … Continue reading

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Oklahoma Electronic Filing Requirements Updated

Oklahoma State has modified the filing requirements and deadline dates for electronic filing of sales and use tax returns.

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Illinois Sales Tax Rate Changes Effective July 2012

A number of Illinois counties and cities are increasing their general merchandise sales tax rates effective July 1, 2012. City and District Changes Bartonville, Peoria County – increasing 0.50% from 6.75% to 7.25%. Bushnell, McDonough County – increasing 0.50% from … Continue reading

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Richland County Ohio Rate Change July 2012

According to the Ohio Department of Taxation, Richland County, Ohio will increase its sales tax from 6.75% to 7.00% effective July 1, 2012.       Get Free Tax Rate Tables Ohio State Rates

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Alameda California Votes On Half Cent Sales Tax In June

On June 5, Alameda, California voters “…will decide the fate of a ballot measure that would raise the city’s sales tax by half a cent for the next 30 years to fund improvements to public safety and cultural facilities.”

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Sunset Hills Missouri To Vote On Sales Tax Extension

Voters in Sunset Hills, St. Louis County, Missouri will get to decide on August 7, 2012 whether to continue an existing sales tax. The half-cent sales tax was passed in 1994 and is due to sunset in 2016. The funds … Continue reading

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Mississippi Pearl River County Proposes Countywide Sales Tax Hike

Pearl River County, Mississippi is worried about their future. According to District One Supervisor Anthony Hales, “We are facing a financial crisis looming up before us. If we don’t find additional revenue, we will have to…start shutting down some offices, … Continue reading

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North Carolina Local Sales Tax Proposed to Save Beaches

Emerald Isle, North Carolina is requesting “…that the N.C. General Assembly approve special local legislation authorizing the town to levy a new 1-percent ‘beach preservation tax’ on all sales and use transactions within Emerald Isle provided town voters approve the … Continue reading

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Texas Energy Star Savings Calculated For Sales Tax Holiday

The Texas Energy Star Sales Tax Holiday is coming up May 26-28, 2012. According to the Bellaire Examiner the U.S. Department of Energy, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has provided an “[e]stimated annual energy and water savings of ENERGY STAR™ appliances … Continue reading

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