Tag: sales_tax
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Connecticut Implements New Tax Exemptions, Invests in Innovation, and Welcomes Home National Guard
Governor Lamont announced permanent sales tax exemptions for school supplies and an expanded Sales Tax-Free Week. The state also invested $20 million in a Hartford Innovation Center, while over 500 National Guard soldiers returned home, and flags were lowered for…
Politics and GovernmentBusinessScience & TechnologyConflictGeneral PoliticsState GovernmentsEconomyEducationArtificial IntelligenceMilitary ConnecticutGovernor LamontSales TaxSchool SuppliesHartford Innovation CenterNational GuardNancy WymanConnecticut Governors Office
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Nebraska's July General Fund Net Receipts Slightly Miss Forecast
Nebraska's July 2026 General Fund net receipts were $373 million, just 0.1% below forecast. Higher sales tax collections were offset by increased refunds and lower individual and corporate income tax revenues.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessState GovernmentsEconomyGeneral Politics NebraskaTaxationGeneral FundFiscal ReportSales TaxIncome TaxRevenueNebraska Department of Revenue
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Connecticut Eliminates Sales Tax on School Supplies, Expands Tax-Free Week
Connecticut eliminates sales tax on nonelectronic school supplies permanently and expands its annual Sales Tax-Free Week. Consumers will save millions on back-to-school essentials, including clothing and footwear up to $300, from August 16-22, 2026.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessGeneral PoliticsState GovernmentsEconomyEducation ConnecticutSales TaxSchool SuppliesSales Tax-Free WeekBack-to-SchoolRetailGovernor Ned LamontConnecticut Governors Office
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Fairfax City Announces Summer Events, Infrastructure Upgrades, and Future Planning Initiatives
Fairfax City announces a busy schedule including summer concerts, sidewalk maintenance, and a children's concert. The City Council also approved a special election for a potential sales tax to fund schools and transportation.
Politics and GovernmentEntertainmentBusinessGeneral PoliticsEconomyEducationEnvironmentTransportation Fairfax CityCommunity EventsConcertsCity CouncilUrban PlanningSales TaxArts GrantsCity of FairfaxReston
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Fairfax City Council Advances Sales Tax Referendum, Celebrates Financial Excellence
Fairfax City Council moves to put a 1% sales tax for schools and transit on the 2026 ballot, while also earning its 45th financial reporting award and enhancing meeting accessibility.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessScience & TechnologyEntertainmentGeneral PoliticsEconomyEnergyEducationTransportationEnvironment Fairfax CityCity CouncilSales TaxFinancial ReportingCommunity EventsArts GrantSolar EnergyCity of FairfaxReston
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Nebraska Department of Revenue Updates Business Tax Application Form and Guidelines
The Nebraska Department of Revenue has released an updated Form 20, outlining comprehensive requirements for businesses to apply for various state tax permits, licenses, and registrations, encouraging online submissions for efficiency.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentState GovernmentsEconomyLegalEmployment and LaborBanking Nebraska Department of RevenueBusiness RegistrationTax PermitsForm 20Sales TaxIncome TaxNebraska
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U.S. State Tax Revenue Undergoes Major Transformation Over 123 Years
New U.S. Census Bureau data highlights a dramatic 123-year evolution in state tax revenue. Once absent, sales and income taxes now dominate state coffers, accounting for over 79% of revenue by 2025, a significant shift from 1902.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessEconomyState GovernmentsFederal Government U.S. Census BureauState TaxesTax RevenueSales TaxIncome TaxGovernment FinanceEconomic Data