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Clarksville and Montgomery County Negotiate Local Tax Split Revision

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Clarksville is negotiating a revision to its local options sales tax split with Montgomery County. Councilman Brian Zacharias stated that Clarksville is facing a fiscal cliff, noting that the city's current budget spends $6.9 million more than it brings in this year. Zacharias suggested the revision is necessary because Clarksville is the economic engine of Montgomery County.

From clarksvillenow.com

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The negotiation centers on shifting the local options sales tax burden. Montgomery County Mayor Wes Golden stated that the proposed move could shift 100% of the tax burden to county residents. Zacharias noted that without changes, the city's budget gap could grow by $25 million per year by FY 2031.

From clarksvillenow.com

Who's involved

  • ClarksvilleCity seeking to revise the local options sales tax split
  • Montgomery CountyCounty involved in the tax split negotiation
  • ZachariasCouncilman who provided fiscal analysis justifying the tax revision
  • GoldenCounty Mayor who believes the tax burden would shift to county residents
  • Montgomery County CommissionGovernment body that must approve the tax split revision
  • city councilLegislative body responsible for Clarksville's budget and tax rate

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Possible knock-on effects

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  • Montgomery CountySpeculative

    Montgomery County might see the local options sales tax burden shift entirely to county residents.

  • Montgomery County CommissionSpeculative

    The Montgomery County Commission may need to approve changes that directly impact county revenue streams.

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