Proposed Tax Increase

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You could be paying more when you shop starting next year. A
Kentucky lawmaker has sponsored a bill that would increase the state sales tax.

Rep. John Sims Jr., a Democrat from Flemingsburg, pre-filed
House Bill 28 last year.

The bill would raise the sales tax in the state to 8 percent
on or after January 1st, 2021.

The bill would increase some property and vehicle taxes as
well.

HB 28 was introduced in the House to the Appropriations and
Revenue Committee.