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California
fromSan Jose Spotlight
5 days ago

Palo Alto braces for lean years as financial outlook worsens - San Jose Spotlight

Palo Alto faces more than $80 million in multi-year budget deficits from structural spending growth, rising personnel and pension costs, and falling sales tax revenue.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
6 days ago

Kim Kardashian's SKIMS to pay $200,000 fine over fraud allegations

Skims' unconscionable business practices meant that the company did not have a system in place to shield New Jersey consumers buying online from being charged sales tax, the AG's office said. Kardashian founded the body-positive apparel and skin care company in 2019, so those practices were in place from the get-go, according to authorities. Celebs from Kim Cattrall to Anthony Hopkins have swanned or snickered in the reality star's shapewear, slimming face masks and even a bra with a built-in nipple.
Law
California
fromThe Mercury News
1 week ago

Here's what's in store for Santa Clara County in 2026

Federal cuts to Medi-Cal created a roughly $1 billion annual budget gap, forcing Santa Clara County to raise sales taxes and prioritize preserving core services.
#measure-a
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago
US politics

Santa Clara County promoted Measure A as a healthcare fix. Now, DA Jeff Rosen says money should go to public safety

fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago
US politics

Santa Clara County promoted Measure A as a healthcare fix. Now, DA Jeff Rosen says money should go to public safety

US politics
fromPadailypost
2 months ago

Santa Clara County's hospital tax passes

Santa Clara County voters appear poised to approve a 5/8‑percent sales tax to raise $330 million annually for the general fund to offset Medicaid cuts.
US politics
fromThe Mercury News
2 months ago

West Valley cities grapple with effects of Trump's 'Big Beautiful Bill'

Santa Clara County faces over $1 billion in federal funding cuts from HR1, prompting a temporary Measure A sales-tax increase to raise about $330 million annually.
#santa-clara-county
Startup companies
fromTechCrunch
4 months ago

Numeral raises $35M to automate sales tax with AI | TechCrunch

Numeral automates sales-tax compliance using AI; founded by Sam Ross from e-commerce experience, it raised $35 million Series B at a $350 million valuation.
#bay-area-transit
fromSan Jose Spotlight
4 months ago

Santa Clara County tax measure wins lawsuit, stays on ballot - San Jose Spotlight

Let me put it this way - everyone knows who the President of the United States is and who the president is who signed the law that has cut almost a trillion dollars from Medicaid,
California
California
fromPadailypost
5 months ago

County accused of fabricating a fake emergency to get a tax on the ballot

Four voters sued Santa Clara County over placing a proposed 5/8-cent health-care sales tax on the ballot using an emergency declaration they say lacks statutory justification.
California
fromSan Jose Spotlight
5 months ago

Silicon Valley leaders discuss how federal cuts will hurt region - San Jose Spotlight

Santa Clara County seeks San Jose's backing for a sales tax increase to sustain public hospital funding amid federal cuts.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
5 months ago

Nvidia's Trump tax of little worry to investors eyeing AI riches

In the first quarter, Nvidia said it sold $5.5 billion in products to China, roughly 13% of its total. The chips exposed to the Trump tax accounted for about 80% of that, or just under $5 billion.
E-Commerce
#vta
fromPadailypost
5 months ago

Counties get behind regional transit bailout tax

"The additional half-cent mass transit bailout would raise the rate to 10.25% if approved in 2026, affecting sales tax rates in Santa Clara County."
US politics
fromenglish.elpais.com
6 months ago

Tax-free weekend: what are the dates for each state and what products are included?

Tax-free weekends are short periods during which states exempt certain items from sales tax, aimed at helping families save on back-to-school purchases.
E-Commerce
California
fromSan Jose Spotlight
6 months ago

Lawsuit ties up millions of dollars in Campbell revenue - San Jose Spotlight

A lawsuit in Campbell seeks to invalidate a voter-approved sales tax hike, causing financial strains for the city.
#public-transit
fromwww.theguardian.com
7 months ago

Gibraltar agrees 15% sales tax on goods in post-Brexit settlement with Spain

Gibraltar will implement a 15% sales tax to align with EU standards, ensuring fair competition with Spain as part of a post-Brexit agreement.
Europe politics
San Francisco
fromwww.mercurynews.com
7 months ago

Plan to raise $500 million in annual sales taxes for beleaguered Bay Area transit advances in Legislature

Bay Area voters may approve a sales tax increase to generate over $500 million annually for transit agencies, facing opposition from unions and environmental groups.
LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
9 months ago

Measure A oversight panels set five-year goals with metrics to evaluate their success

The Measure A sales tax aims to set realistic goals to combat homelessness.
Data-driven targets were established to ensure accountability and transparency in addressing homeless issues.
Austin
fromAustin Monitor
9 months ago

City facing a $33 million deficit for 2026 - Austin Monitor

City faces significant budget shortfall due to property tax cap.
Council considers tax rate election to address financial challenges.
City employees to receive wage increases despite budget deficit.
Revenue growth slowing, particularly in sales tax collections.
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