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The '''Irondale Occupational Tax''' is a 1.0% tax on wages for all workers in the city of [[Irondale]], passed by a 3-0 vote of the [[Irondale City Council]] on [[May 29]], [[2018]]. The vote followed an unsuccessful [[April 10]] [[2018 Irondale property tax referendum|referendum]] to raise property taxes. Both measures were proposed in order to meet a shortfall in the city's budget, largely caused by the closure of the [[Sam's Club]] warehouse store, which had alone accounted for about $1.4 million in annual sales tax revenues, property taxes and business license fees. | The '''Irondale Occupational Tax''' is a 1.0% tax on wages for all workers in the city of [[Irondale]], passed by a 3-0 vote of the [[Irondale City Council]] on [[May 29]], [[2018]]. The vote followed an unsuccessful [[April 10]] [[2018 Irondale property tax referendum|referendum]] to raise property taxes. Both measures were proposed in order to meet a shortfall in the city's budget, largely caused by the closure of the [[Sam's Club]] warehouse store, which had alone accounted for about $1.4 million in annual sales tax revenues, property taxes and business license fees. | ||
Council members [[Steve Marino]], [[David Spivey]] and [[Terry Bearden]] all voted in favor of the measure. [[John London]] and [[Bobby Joe Wilson]] were not present for the vote. | |||
As enacted, the tax would apply to workers at religious institutions, including [[Church of the Highlands]] and [[EWTN]] which are otherwise exempt from taxation. | As enacted, the tax would apply to workers at religious institutions, including [[Church of the Highlands]] and [[EWTN]] which are otherwise exempt from taxation. | ||
Latest revision as of 12:20, 30 May 2018
The Irondale Occupational Tax is a 1.0% tax on wages for all workers in the city of Irondale, passed by a 3-0 vote of the Irondale City Council on May 29, 2018. The vote followed an unsuccessful April 10 referendum to raise property taxes. Both measures were proposed in order to meet a shortfall in the city's budget, largely caused by the closure of the Sam's Club warehouse store, which had alone accounted for about $1.4 million in annual sales tax revenues, property taxes and business license fees.
Council members Steve Marino, David Spivey and Terry Bearden all voted in favor of the measure. John London and Bobby Joe Wilson were not present for the vote.
As enacted, the tax would apply to workers at religious institutions, including Church of the Highlands and EWTN which are otherwise exempt from taxation.
References
- Edgemon, Erin (May 29, 2018) "Irondale passes occupational tax despite public outcry." The Birmingham News