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Missouri Republicans, led by U.S. Rep. Bob Onder, are pushing a federal law change that would prevent state and local governments from using aircraft-location data for tax enforcement. This could make it harder to collect taxes on private planes registered in states like Montana with no sales or property taxes. Missouri tax officials say this complicates their ability to assess and collect taxes on aircraft based in the state.

U.S. states are divided in their tax revenue sources, with 27 states relying heavily on sales and consumption taxes in 2025, while 21 depend more on income taxes. States like Texas and Florida, which lack income taxes, generate most revenue through consumption-based taxes, whereas states such as California and New York rely on income and corporate taxes. This shift may disproportionately affect lower-income households and exacerbate racial inequalities.

BART, AC Transit, and Muni are supporting a November sales tax measure after similar tax proposals failed in June. Transit advocates believe this mass transit tax may succeed where previous efforts did not.

Santa Ana voters may be asked in November to make the city’s 1.5% sales tax permanent, which was approved in 2018 with a 20-year expiration clause. Other Orange County cities, including Orange and San Clemente, also have sales tax measures on or near future ballots to fund public projects.

Suburban homeowners, who are more likely to drive, are the critical swing vote for a sales tax measure funding transit agencies in November. The outcome hinges on their decision despite their lower likelihood of using BART.

A small desert town plans to implement a controversial tax hike due to rising financial pressures, as costs for police and fire services have significantly increased since the last tax raise in 2008.

LA County voters approved Measure ER, a 0.5% sales tax increase that will last five years and apply to nearly all purchases. The tax aims to address affordability concerns, though the title of the article suggests skepticism about its effectiveness.

Rick Jackson, the Republican nominee for governor, emphasizes his difficult childhood in his campaign but faces criticism for policies that oppose Medicaid expansion and propose tax cuts favoring the wealthy, contradicting his message of aiding struggling families.

The Kerala government's decision to permit the sale and production of low-alcohol beverages through two tax brackets has led to significant controversy, with accusations of corruption. The policy involves a sales tax system for low-alcohol liquor, sparking political debate.

The plan to build a new swimming pool in Cañon City is not proceeding due to insufficient long-term funding for operations. The existing pool has been closed since 2023 due to mechanical issues, and while voters approved a sales tax to fund construction, they rejected a separate tax for operating costs. The city aims to use a ballot measure to determine how to allocate over $2 million collected from the sales tax.

The Pakistani government's Finance Bill FY27 introduces steeper penalties for tax compliance violations, including late filing of income tax returns, restoration to the active taxpayers list, and deficiencies in documentation. Penalties for businesses and individuals have increased significantly, with some fines more than doubling or rising fivefold, aimed at strengthening tax compliance and revenue mobilization.

King County Council raised the sales tax to address overused roads, but the measure is described as a regressive tax that disproportionately affects lower-income individuals.

The government introduced budget measures addressing public concerns by scrapping deemed income on capital assets, abolishing the Super Tax for firms with income up to Rs500 million, and reducing real estate transaction taxes. New revenue strategies include taxing digital content creators, expanding sales tax, and implementing 'faceless' tax administration to enhance compliance.

The Missouri Supreme Court declined to hear an appeal over the ballot summary for Amendment 5, which would allow lawmakers to increase sales tax to replace income tax. The decision upholds revised summary language from an appeals court, finalizing the version voters will see on the August 4 ballot. Proponents, including Governor Mike Kehoe, support the measure, while opponents argue it would impose higher taxes on everyday goods and services.

Voters in three major California cities, including San Francisco and San Diego, are rejecting traditional sales tax measures that relied on crisis language and labor endorsements. The Los Angeles County Taxpayers Association previously struggled to counter these measures despite efforts to challenge them.

Braun has suspended Indiana's sales and excise gas taxes, citing affordability as his top priority. He previously considered extending the suspension through early August.

Los Angeles County voters are being asked to approve a half-cent sales tax increase to compensate for federal healthcare funding cuts. Early returns suggest skepticism about the proposed measure.

The Missouri Association of Realtors donated $1.9 million to oppose Amendment 5, a proposed tax plan that would allow lawmakers to eliminate Missouri’s income tax through expanded sales taxes. Opponents argue the amendment could undermine constitutional protections against real estate transfer taxes and new sales taxes on services, while supporters claim it aims to create a stronger economy by replacing income tax.

A coalition of special interests plans to ask LA County voters to increase the sales tax by half a percent to address funding gaps caused by Gavin Newsom's ineffective healthcare spending management. The proposed tax hike aims to compensate for the state's inadequate planning, which has led to financial shortfalls in the healthcare sector.

Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe placed four constitutional amendments on the August primary ballot, including measures to expand sales taxes to replace income taxes and raise the threshold for citizen-led amendments. The August timing aims to give lawmakers time to prepare for tax reforms but faces criticism as a 'power grab' from opponents.