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Los Angeles County Sales Tax Hike Takes Effect | Los Angeles News
As of October 1st, Los Angeles County has implemented a sales tax increase of half a cent, raising the total rate to 10.25%. This change, resulting from voter approval in June, aims to fund health care and essential services, generating around $1 billion annually for five years. While groceries and prescription medications remain untaxed, a lawsuit could delay the use of these funds, with revenue temporarily placed in escrow. The emphasis lies on supporting low-income and uninsured residents to www.TheDailyNewsNow.com This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting and…
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