The St. Charles Parish Council recently passed a resolution to suspend
its 2-percent sales tax on Aug. 6 and 7 following similar measures from
the St. Charles Parish School Board and State Legislature.
District III Councilwoman Wendy Benedetto sponsored the resolution.
The adoption of this latest measure means residents will pay no
sales tax for all consumer purchases of tangible property up to $2,500.
The exemption will apply statewide to all consumer purchases of
tangible personal property, other than vehicles subject to license and
title and meals furnished for consumption on the premises where
purchased, including to-go orders, provided that the property is not
for use in a business, trade or profession.
The St. Charles Parish School Board also suspended its
3-percent sales tax, and the state legislature suspended its 4-percent
tax earlier this year.
Parish officials are urging residents to use the savings to stock up on school supplies and hurricane preparedness items.
The
mission of St. Charles Parish government is to provide high quality,
efficient services to sustain and enhance the quality of life for all
residents of St. Charles Parish.
