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Blue Springs Proposes 2.5% Use Tax on Online Purchases

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What happened

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Blue Springs is considering a new use tax proposal that would apply a 2.5 percent tax to internet purchases, goods bought by telephone, and purchases from outside the United States. This measure is subject to Missouri law and is intended to fund street maintenance and other capital projects. Voters in Blue Springs will decide on the proposal on November 3.

From kmbc.com

Why it matters

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The tax aims to fund ongoing road maintenance, potentially speeding up major thoroughfare repaving from 2036 to 2032. However, some residents argue that the tax could significantly affect local businesses that handle large volumes of shipping and receiving.

From kmbc.com

Who's involved

  • Blue SpringsVillage proposing the 2.5 percent use tax measure
  • Excelsior SpringsCity that has also approved a use tax measure
  • MissouriState providing the regulatory framework for the tax proposal

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • Blue SpringsSpeculative

    Local businesses in Blue Springs might face increased costs due to the potential 2.5 percent use tax on online and international purchases.

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