Goods & Service Tax (GST) 4 August 2026
Amendment 5 Sparks Debate
Opponents of Amendment 5 are calling it a blank check, citing concerns over constitutional limits on taxing goods and services, while supporters like Kehoe want exemptions on sales taxes to benefit local communities and schools, requiring local tax rate cuts without reducing school funding if local sales tax revenues increase
Amendment 5 has sparked intense debate over its potential impact on taxing goods and services. *Key concerns* include:
- Curtailment of constitutional limits on taxing goods and services
- Requirement for local tax rate cuts without reducing school funding if local sales tax revenues increase
Supporters like Kehoe argue that exemptions on sales taxes are necessary to benefit local communities and schools.
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