Phoenix to increase sales tax to shore up budget shortfall

If you make a retail purchase or eat out in Phoenix, it’s going to cost more beginning July 1.

The Phoenix City Council voted Tuesday to increase the city’s sales tax rate from 2.3% to 2.8%.

The increase puts Phoenix at the higher end compared to other Valley cities. Chandler charges just 1.5% in sales tax while Buckeye’s sales tax is 3%…

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