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What are Special Purpose Districts?

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Government entities created to serve a special function for the state or community.

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What is Ad Valorem Tax?

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A tax based on the value of a transaction or of property; usually paid at the time of transaction.

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What is Sales and Use Tax?

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A tax placed on the purchase, sale, rental, storage, use or consumption of tangible property.

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What is Franchise Tax?

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A tax placed on public utilities.

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What is Excise Tax?

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A tax paid when purchases are made on a specific good, such as gasoline.

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What are Regulatory Fees?

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Mandatory fees that are required for a business or a professional to operate within a county.

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What are some sources of revenue generated from non-tax sources?

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Federal grants, fines, court fees and costs, interest earned on idle funds, service fees on water, sewage, and solid-waste collection, 911 user fees, building permit fees.