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Oro Valley’s New Use Tax Explained | Tucson News
Oro Valley just passed its first-ever “use tax” after two votes — the first was erased by a state paperwork glitch — to fund skyrocketing road maintenance costs and level the playing field for local businesses. With gas tax revenue barely rising while road upkeep costs jumped over 300%, the town now taxes items like computers and furniture bought from states without sales tax (like Oregon or Montana), expecting $375K–$600K annually for roads and public safety. The tax kicked in July 1, making Oro Valley the only nearby town without one — while others in Arizona already have similar taxes…
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