Juneau voters are likely to be asked at least two ballot questions in October: Should the temporary 3 percent sales tax be renewed again? And, should it be permanent?
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Expired Federal Deduction for Sales Taxes Matters Most for States With No Income Tax
As of now, the deduction is expired and will not be available for people to claim on their 2015 tax returns unless Congress passes the tax extenders bill.
Kenai Peninsula grocery tax takes another blow
Everyone likes a deal, especially at the grocery store. For that reason, it’s probably not too surprising that borough residents voted against a year round grocery tax for the third time in a row.
Juneau Assembly nixes sales tax break on high-value jewelry
Beginning in 2016, individual jewelry items that sell for more than $12,000 will be taxed at the same rate as everything else.
Assembly considers $1 million hit to Juneau seniors’ sales tax perk
The Juneau Assembly advanced a series of policy changes Thursday that would leave lower-income seniors entirely exempt from paying city sales tax, while reducing wealthier seniors’ benefit.
Juneau’s budget picture improves, still unsustainable
A combination of new revenues and spending cuts have improved Juneau’s budget picture, but it’s not sustainable yet.
Assembly committee: Scale back senior sales tax exemption
A package of sales tax recommendations that could take a big bite out of the city’s anticipated budget deficit is headed for public hearing.
Petersburg considers changes to senior sales tax exemption
Four measures on the Oct. 7 ballot could change Petersburg’s senior citizen sales-tax exemption
As budget deficit looms, Juneau Assembly eyes tax breaks
With another year of multimillion dollar budget deficits on the horizon, the Juneau Assembly is reviewing the city’s 37 sales and property tax exemptions.
Juneau Assembly could tap capital projects to address shortfall
The assembly last week requested a list of capital projects that could be delayed or downsized to free up money for operations.