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Senator pushes repeal of used-vehicle sales tax; DFA warns of large revenue loss
Summary
Senator Garner urged repeal of the sales tax on used vehicles, calling it 'double taxation' and citing constituent anger; DFA estimated a potential revenue loss of roughly $197 million in an initial scenario and about $263 million in a full-year accounting, while noting the governor's targeted relief proposal would have a much smaller cost.
Senate Bill 459, introduced by Senator Garner, would exempt sales tax on used vehicles in Arkansas. Garner said the tax feels like double taxation to constituents and urged bold reform, calling the measure an "easy" bill to address a persistent complaint.
Supporters invoked fairness and constituent feedback;…
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