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King County Council approves sales tax hike

The new King County sales tax, 10 cents on every $100 purchase, helps plug a budget shortfall that's been estimated at $150 ...

Redding effort to put sales tax hike on ballot gets enough signatures. What now?

A measure to raise the sales tax in the city of Redding by 1% appears headed for the ballot. City Clerk Sharlene Tipton told ...

King County Council approves new sales tax to save public safety services

On Tuesday, the King County Council (KCC) is set to vote on the 0.1% sales tax measure that would generate new revenue.
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You Can Save Money on Back-to-School Shopping During Sales Tax Holidays. Is Your State Holding One?

Yes, online purchases for state residents made during their sales tax holiday will be tax free, even through large online ...

Wisconsin's new state budget eliminates sales taxes on household energy bills

Wisconsin's new state budget eliminates the state's sales tax on household energy bills, saving taxpayers more than $178 ...

Sales tax holiday for Texas runs Aug. 8-10

The kids aren't ready to hear about going back to school, but sales tax holiday can help parents save on their back-to-school ...

King County Council approves new 'public safety' sales tax without spending plan

The King County Council has approved a new tenth of a cent sales tax to fund public safety programs - even though a majority ...

Ohio sales-tax holiday extends to restaurants. See how local diners can catch a break

Ohio's patchwork of sales tax rules on food and drinks gets a lot simpler during the two-week exemption. Only alcohol will ...