Fallin says cigarettes, services likely targets for taxes
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December 22, 2016
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — As state leaders look for ways to raise revenue to help close an estimated $868 million hole in next year's budget, they should consider broadening Oklahoma's sales tax base to include some services, like tattoos and car washes, that are currently exempt, Gov. Mary Fallin said Wednesday.
The Republican governor said modernizing Oklahoma's tax code to reflect a more service-based economy is one of several ways she hopes to ease cuts to state agencies, many of which have endured deep cuts over the last three years.
"Once again this session we'll put some ideas on the table a...
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