December 12, 2024

The Nerve Archive

Where Government Gets Exposed

Antiquated Tax Structure Holds S.C. Back

Kelly Payne
Citizen Reporter

State Rep. Bakari Sellers tells a Dutch Fork High class that the state’s tax structure is antiquated. As an example, Sellers explains that he would pay the same amount of sales tax whether he buys a high-end Mercedes or a Ford Focus.

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