Provide for a luxury tax on certain purchases
This bill proposes a new luxury tax on specific high-cost items, including motor vehicles over $50,000, jewelry over $5,000, and clothing over $1,000. The tax rate is generally 2.25% of the purchase price, but it increases to 3.7% for items exceeding $400,000 and includes an additional 5% surcharge on the amount above certain higher thresholds for vehicles, watercraft, aircraft, and luxury goods. Several exemptions exist, such as for military personnel and commercial vehicles, and the tax would be collected by sellers and added to existing taxes. If enacted, the law would take effect on January 1, 2025.
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Jul 2024
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Introduced Jul 29, 2024
Last action Aug 20, 2024
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Jul 30, 2024
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Referred to Revenue Committee
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Jul 29, 2024
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1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
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