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Measure J: Transactions And Use Tax

Measure J: Transactions And Use Tax

Shoppers would pay an additional 0.5% sales tax in Palo Alto, generating about $15.6 million yearly for general city services.

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Proposal impacts

Impact on Taxable goods buyers

Taxable purchase bills would carry an added 0.5% sales tax if retailers charge buyers for it.

Taxable purchase bills currently use Palo Alto’s combined 9.75% sales tax rate, without the proposed increase.

Impact on Palo Alto retailers

Taxable sales at Palo Alto shops would require retailers to report and pay the added 0.5% city tax.

Taxable sales at Palo Alto shops currently leave sellers paying a combined 9.75% sales tax.

Impact on Palo Alto residents

City services residents use could draw on about $15.6 million a year in new revenue.

City services residents use already draw on city funds that have paid for Cubberley planning.

Impact on Cubberley class students

Cubberley classes could meet in repaired rooms if city officials spend the new revenue there.

Cubberley classes currently use the city-operated center, and the proposed tax would provide no money for repairs.

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