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Calculator to use while filing federal income tax withholding forms. (Credit: MGN) With voter approval, counties can increase the statewide 6% sales tax to 7% to be used for a wide range of capital infrastructure needs. Charlotte County and its residents have benefited from five prior 1% local option sales tax programs, starting in 1994. The 1% local option sales tax has funded many projects over the last 25 years, helping Charlotte County through economic issues such as property tax reform, reductions in state and federal assistance, and unfunded mandates from the state and federal level. The City of Punta Gorda, by state statute, receives about 10% of the revenue based on its population. The 1% sales tax funds have helped our community in the past and can continue to do so in the future. Sales tax, including the 1% local option sales tax, is paid by all; not just residents, but tourists and visitors. Everyone who uses our roads, facilities and services while in Charlotte County should pay their share. The 1% local option sales tax generates one cent for each dollar spent, and is therefore sometimes referred to as the One Cent Sales Tax. 2020 Sales Tax Extension If approved by voters in November, 2020, the 1% local option sales tax will be extended for six more years. From 2021 to 2026, one cent on each dollar spent in Charlotte County will fund the following projects: Schools Charlotte County Public Schools – School Security Upgrades Public Infrastructure and Utilities Water Quality Infrastructure | Info Family Services Center – Phase 2 | Info Edgewater Drive Phases 3-5 Design and Phase 4 Construction | Info Harborview Road | Info Public Safety New Fire Station 17 | Info Airport Rescue and Firefighting Training Prop | Info Radio Management Warehouse | Info CCSO Administration/911 | Info Fire Station 6 Replacement | Info Fire Station 3 Replacement | Info CCSO District 4 and Training Complex | Info Quality of Life Port Charlotte Beach Park Recreation Center Renovation | Info G.C. Herring Park | Info William R. Gaines Jr. Veterans Memorial Park | Info Bicycle, Pedestrian Sidewalks and Trails | Info Tier 2 Water Quality – Vacuum Stations | Info CCSO District 2 Office | Info Charlotte Sports Park Renovation | Info South County Annex | Info Edgewater Drive – Phase 3 | Info Port Charlotte Beach Park Pool | Info Library Renovations