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[taks] / tæks /






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“Sales tax at that level may be somewhat temporary,” Franklin, the chamber of commerce director, said, but property taxes “will live forever.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

An ordinance passed in 1968 lets the school board collect a 1% sales tax to fund teacher bonuses.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

Tännler has resisted tax increases, and last year unveiled a cantonal tax cut for 2026-29.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

Such groups would need to be compensated through the tax system, but “this was not done.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

“Boys, is it? Thought you was the tax collector. Haven’t had a caller in a dog’s age. Happy to have you,” he said in a loud voice.

From "The Seven Wonders of Sassafras Springs" by Betty G. Birney




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