LCSD to raise taxes this fiscal year
After 30 years without raising taxes, the Lowndes County School District board voted Monday to ask the board of supervisors to raise ad valorem taxes by 4 percent — the maximum allowed by state law without a referendum.
Starkville reps voice support for restaurant tax increase request
State representatives last week affirmed their support of Starkville’s planned request to the Legislature for a 1-percent increase in food and beverage taxes when the next legislative session begins in January.
Legislation restoring $800k to Lowndes expected next year
When the Mississippi Legislature convenes in January, Lowndes County officials will ask for the right to assess taxes on businesses operating on Golden Triangle Regional Airport land, a move that will restore $800,000 in revenue for the county and its school district.
Supervisors agree to tax compromise
As late as Saturday, Lowndes County Board of Supervisors President Harry Sanders said he intended to urge fellow supervisors during Monday’s meeting to stick with their February resolution calling for the floor to be removed from the county’s 2-percent restaurant sales tax.
Retailers increase fight against tax proposal
More than 100 retailers including Wal-Mart and Target as well as key trade associations are launching a new coalition aimed at fighting a Republican proposal on how imports get taxed, a measure they believe would harm their businesses.
Philadelphia is 1st major American city with soda tax
Philadelphia became the first major American city with a soda tax on Thursday despite a multimillion-dollar campaign by the beverage industry to block it.
Congress likely to give final OK to local Internet tax ban
State and local governments would be permanently barred from taxing access to the Internet under a bipartisan compromise that Congress is a step away from sending to President Barack Obama.
Increasing gas tax makes for tough politics, adviser says
Mississippi will need strong bipartisan leadership if officials want to increase the gasoline tax to pay for highways, bridges and other transportation needs, the policy director of a national group called Transportation for America told state business leaders Thursday.
State House, Senate pass food and beverage tax extension
State lawmakers extended Starkville’s 2 percent food and beverage tax through June 30, 2018, this week, and the move’s associated legislation now awaits Gov. Phil Bryant’s signature.
Rollin’ in dough: Lowndes County worth $1.2 billion, Oktibbeha worth $355M
A decade has made a marked difference on assessment values and tax collections in Lowndes and Oktibbeha counties.
Lt. Governor Reeves to propose cutting franchise tax
Embracing one of the business community’s long-held tax reduction goals, Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves will propose eliminating the franchise tax on business capital today.
Despite low gas prices, gas tax hike appears unlikely
The new Republican-controlled Congress is facing an old problem: where to find the money for highway and transit programs.
Lowndes voters to decide school bond issue
Lowndes County voters outside Columbus city limits will head to the polls next month to vote “Yes” or “No” on a $47 million school bond issue.
The proposed bond is part of a Lowndes County School District master plan that overhauls campuses in Caledonia, New Hope and West Lowndes.
12-cent gas tax increase proposed
Two senators unveiled a bipartisan plan Wednesday to raise federal gasoline and diesel taxes for the first time in more than two decades, pitching the proposal as a solution to Congress’ struggle to pay for highway and transit programs.
City sets April 10 public hearing for tax increase
One week from today, Columbus residents will have their say on a proposed millage increase that would fund a bond issue for capital improvements.
Mayor Robert Smith and city councilmen have scheduled a hearing for April 10 at the Columbus Municipal Complex. The meeting begins at 5 p.m.
Starkville’s food, beverage tax renewal not expected this term
A bill authorizing Starkville’s 2 percent food and beverage tax renewal is not expected this legislative term, local and state representatives confirmed this week.
Starkville gearing up for 2 percent renewal push
Starkville aldermen are expected to begin the process toward securing another decade of 2 percent food and beverage taxing authority today during a 5 p.m. special-call meeting at the Starkville Sportsplex.
India gold tax hits bridal budgets
With India’s wedding season in full swing, the glass sales counters in Mumbai’s famed Zhaveri gold bazaars are crowded with customers eyeing elaborate headpieces, nose rings and necklaces. No one does jewelry quite like an Indian bride, who by tradition wears all the gold she can stand up in and her family can afford.
It’s property tax time again
On Dec. 1 — like they do every year — statements went out to property owners in Lowndes County informing them what they owe in taxes.
Millport reports increase in sale tax revenue
Millport’s sales tax revenues for the last fiscal year bucked a trend shared by as many as five municipalities in the area, according to an audit report presented to the Millport Town Council on Monday night.