sales tax
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In November, voters will decide whether to approve a proposed half-cent county sales tax, entitled “Protect San Diego County Health and Safety Act.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 2, 2026
So if a venue increases prices to pay staff more, its revenues go up accordingly, and it must pay more sales tax.
From BBC ● Aug. 24, 2026
In June, county voters approved Measure ER, which imposes a half-cent sales tax estimated to bring in $1 billion a year to help cash-strapped hospitals, clinics and Planned Parenthood services.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 6, 2026
Broadening the sales tax to services that are currently untaxed, such as dry cleaning, landscaping or personal training, would primarily hit higher earners.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 29, 2026
Jesus—$18.95 P^us the 3 per cent sales tax which Tubs figured out would make a grand total of $19.52, the sales tax amounting to fifty-seven cents.
From "The Chocolate War" by Robert Cormier
