Why Shop in Oro Valley?
When purchases are made within the Town and sales tax is applied, the Town receives 2% of the taxable sale.
Sales taxes represent 23% of the Town's fiscal year 2011/12 budgeted revenues. Local taxes represent approximately 47.5% of the General Fund's fiscal year 2011/12 budgeted revenue.
When you shop local, you are helping local business succeed.
Sales tax collections for fiscal year 2010/11 were approximately $12,087,000! 100% of that money goes directly toward public safety, the library, new parks, trails, services and facilities our community has asked for.
Sales Tax Facts
1. Why Shop Oro Valley?
- Sales tax is a major source of revenue for the Town
- When purchases are made locally and sales tax is applied, the Town receives 2% of the taxable sale
- Purchases made outside of the Town generate no local revenue for the Town
2. Where does the rest of the 9.1% sales tax go?
- 7.1% State/County
- 2.0% Oro Valley