Virtual info event scheduled for Greenville County penny tax proposal
The referendum will appear on the Nov. 3 general election ballot alongside four municipal local option measures.
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How Greenville changed SC’s penny sales tax laws
The cities of Greenville, Simpsonville, Mauldin and Travelers Rest began pursuing this opportunity after the South Carolina General Assembly passed the Municipal Tax Relief Act in May.
Simpsonville sends penny sales tax referendum to voters: City Council notes
The ordinance would also provide a $11.1 million tax credit to 4% property owners within city limits over that same eight-year period.
Greenville adds penny tax proposal to November ballot: City Council notes
If approved by voters, the proposed penny tax would take effect on May 1, 2027.
Travelers Rest sends penny tax measure to voters
If approved by voters, the penny tax would fund 29 capital projects and provide about $4 million in property tax relief.
Mauldin penny sales tax referendum placed on Nov. 3 ballot
The final vote came during special called meeting Aug. 3.
Greenville public meeting offers details on penny tax proposal
Estimates show that a 1% local sales tax could generate $511.6 million for the city of Greenville over the next eight years.
Greenville County puts roads penny tax on the November ballot: County Council notes
The issue will now head to Greenville County voters as a referendum question in the upcoming Nov. 3 general election.
Mauldin advances penny sales tax ordinance: City Council notes
Here's a recap of Mauldin City Council's July 20 meeting.
In an SC first, Greenville County voters may decide multiple penny tax initiatives
For the first time in South Carolina's history, multiple governments in the same county are considering bringing penny tax proposals before voters in the November general election.
Travelers Rest approves first reading of a penny tax proposal
The city of Travelers Rest has joined the ranks of municipalities in Greenville County exploring a penny tax to fund capital projects and provide property tax relief to residents.
Simpsonville penny sales tax plan advances: City Council notes
Here's a recap of Simpsonville City Council's July 14 meeting.
Greenville moves forward with penny tax measure: City Council notes
Greenville City Council unanimously approved the first reading of an ordinance to add a 1% local sales tax referendum to the ballot at its July 13 meeting.