Marion County commissioners have pushed forward a resolution from the school board for a half-cent sales tax to appear on the general election ballot.

The tax is nothing new for Marion County residents and visitors alike. In 2016, voters said yes to the tax and it lasted for four years. The sales tax went from 6% to 7%.

Here's a look at the half-cent sales tax for schools that Marion County voters will consider on the Nov. 5 ballot.

Marion County tax assessor Joe O'Connor. Outside of that, assessments are based on the sale price of nearby homes. In Marion County, there are 290,595 homes. Last tax season, 8,251 people filed an ...

Marion County tax assessor Joe O'Connor said residents are encouraged to appeal if there is a concern. "You don't need to hire a professional.

Both Marion County tax measures doing well so far The Supervisor of Elections Office has finished tallying early votes and mail ballots. So far, 64.15% of the voters support a 20-year extension of ...