Maize said it found that residents support the idea of a sales tax in a recent survey and focus groups conducted by the Public Policy & Management Center at Wichita State. The responses shaped the proposal that is on the ballot.

The sales tax holiday allows shoppers to buy qualifying items tax-free from Texas stores or from online and catalog sellers doing business in Texas. There is no limit on the number of eligible items customers can purchase, and in most cases, buyers do not need to provide an exemption certificate.

As inflation continues to squeeze household budgets, Florida lawmakers are offering shoppers some sales tax relief.

The approved 0.1% sales tax measure goes into effect Jan. 1, 2026, to generate new revenue. Without new funding, King County estimates residents would see reduced emergency response capacity, delayed court proceedings, and cuts to violence prevention and behavioral health services.

Lancaster County leaders are once again proposing a sales tax increase to fund road improvements, hoping this year’s revised plan will gain voter approval in November.

Capital gains taxes are back in the spotlight. This time, the chatter on Capitol Hill has to do with rising home prices.

Virginia’s sales tax holiday is August 1–3. Get tax-free deals on school supplies, clothing, and hurricane prep; know the rules before you shop.

Despite a decrease in overall sales for the year, EVs are shining bright in the lead-up to September’s consumer credit deadline.