ONE PENNY SALES TAX
SJC
101: Local Government Infrastructure Surtax Option. During today’s commission
meeting, the St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners voted 4 to 1 to
send to referendum a proposed one-penny sales tax ordinance for voter approval
on Nov. 8, 2022. Before election day, an independent certified public
accountant will conduct an audit to examine several key factors. Those factors
include the economy, efficiency and effectiveness of the program, and how the
program will accomplish goals and objectives. The audit report will be
available to the public 60 days before election day. Should more than 50% of
voters approve the proposed ordinance, the sales tax increase will begin for
ten years on Jan. 1, 2023. The proposed increase would take St. Johns County’s
sales tax from 6.5% to 7.5% of the sale of goods and services. For taxable
personal property, the additional one-penny sales tax would only be collected
on the first $5,000. The additional sales tax would not apply to certain
groceries, prescription drugs, medical products and supplies, or other goods
and services exempt from taxation. St. Johns County has developed a Frequently
Asked Questions page regarding the proposed surtax increase. For more
