AT WHAT COST Millions of shoppers forced to pay new fee on groceries and goods under April 1 law and they’re not happy about reason
Two cities in Southern California now have the highest sales tax in the country after the law went into effect
The increase also means that two cities in northern Los Angeles County, Palmdale and Lancaster, have a staggering 11.25% sales after residents approved additional tax increases, KNBC reported.
Taxes hiked to help the homeless
Starting on April 1, the sales tax in Los Angeles is going up from 9.5% to 9.75%.
The tax affects big purchases like electronics and cars to everyday buys like gas and groceries.
Voters said yes to the price hike when they approved Measure A in the November election.
The tax gives more funding to homelessness issues.
The extra dollars are set aside to help keep existing programs and provide more programs and resources to prevent homelessness and fight the ongoing crisis in the area.
The sales tax will stay in place unless voters repeal it.
https://www.the-sun.com/money/13915829/los-angeles-county-tax-price-hike-homelessness/