Stories Tagged as
Sales tax
Are marshmallows candy? It's a sticky question for state sales taxes
by
Matt Levin
Nov 22, 2022
Most states don't tax groceries. But the treat used in candied yams and s'mores tests the definition.
A 2018 Supreme Court tax decision is helping state budgets during the pandemic
Sep 3, 2020
Ruling enabling states to collect sales taxes on online purchases turned out to be key.
45 states just started a new fiscal year. None are celebrating.
by
Erika Beras
Jul 8, 2020
Tax revenue is down, expenditures are up and the future's uncertain.
Depleted sales tax revenue means states have to cut budgets
by
Andy Uhler
Jun 4, 2020
Texas is already near the bottom in per capita spending on education, and cuts would only make it worse.
Cities and states that lean on sales and income tax to operate have taken a hit
Apr 15, 2020
A place like Columbus, Ohio, relies on income tax for 75% of its revenue.
States look to new holiday shopping tax dollars post Wayfair decision
Dec 20, 2019
In many states, it’s the first holiday shopping season since they starting requiring online businesses to collect sales tax.
Why do states hold back-to-school sales tax holidays?
Aug 7, 2019
Politicians and retailers say tax holidays are good for sales and they save people money. But it’s not that simple.
For public good, not for profit.
Nevada’s "tampon tax" ballot initiative brings up questions about fairness and gender equality
Nov 1, 2018
Women voters are thinking beyond their own wallets when heading to polls this November.
Doing the math on back-to-school tax breaks
by
Carrie Barber
and Paulina Velasco
Aug 18, 2017
Politicians are the real winners, one expert says.
Getting a break on back-to-school purchases
Aug 10, 2015
Many states offer short tax holidays, but it may be a modest spending season.