Big 10 Mayors call for reform of Alabama’s problematic online sales tax system
Alabama’s Urban Leaders Push for Online Sales Tax Reform A significant coalition of urban leaders in Alabama is backing a surge of lawsuits and legislative efforts aimed at updating the state’s outdated online sales tax system, stirring up discussions in Montgomery. The Big 10 mayors, representing the state’s major cities, voiced their support for a […]
Mountain Brook decides to join Tuscaloosa in lawsuit regarding online sales tax
Mountain Brook Joins Tuscaloosa in Revenue Distribution Lawsuit On Monday, the Mountain Brook City Council unanimously agreed to support Tuscaloosa in a lawsuit against Alabama regarding the distribution of revenue from the Seller Use Tax (SSUT). The SSUT is an 8% tax on online purchases, with half of the revenue going to the state and […]
Graham County Board of Supervisors plans to reduce property tax rate
Graham County Proposes Property Tax Rate Reduction For the sixth consecutive year, Graham County officials have put forward a plan to decrease primary property tax rates. They also propose maintaining the current rates for flood control districts. Typically, around 25% of property tax revenues go to Graham County, with the remainder allocated to local schools, […]
Tax hearings on July 16 for Gila County
Gila County Truth in Taxation Hearing Gila County is hosting its annual “Truth in Taxation” event, inviting residents to participate either in person at locations like Globe or Payson, or virtually via the Gila County YouTube channel. The hearing is set for Tuesday, July 16th at 10 am. The meeting will take place at 707 […]
Concerns arise in Cochise County over suggested food tax restrictions
Kochise County Food Tax Concerns In Kochise County, Arizona, earlier this year, some state representatives put forth a proposal to eliminate taxes on groceries. This suggestion has raised alarms among residents, especially in rural parts of the county. For instance, Sierra Vista anticipates more than $3 million in revenue from this tax, while Willcox expects […]
Cochise County plans to hold a new election for jail tax after legal challenges to the 2023 vote.
Cochise County Seeks Funding for New Prison Amid Legal Challenges Cochise County is looking at a hefty $100 million to build a new prison, prompting officials to ask voters to approve a sales tax once more. This comes even as previous sales taxes approved in 2023 are still active and facing legal hurdles. This week, […]
Tuscaloosa City Board of Education decides to take legal action against the state regarding online sales tax.
Tuscaloosa School Board Takes Legal Action Over Internet Sales Tax The Tuscaloosa School Board made a unanimous decision on Tuesday to file a lawsuit against Alabama regarding the distribution of internet sales tax. This move follows a recent vote by the Tuscaloosa City Council, which also expressed intentions to sue the state, arguing that this […]
Reasons Cochise County officials are seeking to hold a new election on the jail tax increase
Kochise County Seeks New Election for Prison Tax Hike Kochise County is looking to hold a new election regarding a proposed tax increase intended to finance a new prison. This move comes after a judge determined that the county had disenfranchised approximately 11,000 inactive voters by failing to send out ballots. The proposed tax measure […]
Vote on Cochise County jail tax might be invalidated due to a peculiar aspect of Arizona law
The quirk of Arizona law affecting email elections in local taxable districts might prompt judges to disregard results in cases that could have legal ramifications within the state. A recent lawsuit has raised questions about the outcome of a May 2023 election in Cochise County, where voters narrowly approved a new tax to fund the […]
Detailed Report: Cochise County Sheriff feels “unsettled” by suggested agreement to terminate jail district tax during lawsuit
Kochise County Voters Approve Sales Tax for New Prison Kochise County, Arizona – Voters have backed a sales tax to help finance a new prison, following a proposed settlement to settle a lawsuit. On Friday, the County Board of Supervisors announced they reached an agreement to resolve a lawsuit from local residents who challenged the […]
