Water Cooler: Is the economy on the verge of a major upswing?
Panelists answered the following: Do you believe the economy is on the verge of a major upswing?
Water Cooler: Should out-of-state, online companies pay local sales taxes?
Julie Morris: “Yes. Sales tax should go to the county where the item was purchased. Transactions could be easily linked by zip code, with an EFT deposited directly into San Benito County’s account. All income from the account could be allocated toward local infrastructure, capital improvements, and/ or programs (i.e: economic development, recreational activities) that improve the community’s quality of life, rather than funding salaries, pensions or benefits. Over time, this could equal millions of dollars for our county.”
