{"id":14076,"date":"2025-01-16T00:12:17","date_gmt":"2025-01-16T00:12:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/taxops.com\/?p=14076"},"modified":"2025-01-16T00:24:23","modified_gmt":"2025-01-16T00:24:23","slug":"new-zip-codes-for-31-communities-a-win-for-local-tax-revenues","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/taxops.com\/new-zip-codes-for-31-communities-a-win-for-local-tax-revenues\/","title":{"rendered":"New ZIP Codes for 31 Communities: A Win for Local Tax Revenues"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div style=\"height:41px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/taxops.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/New-ZIP-Codes-for-31-Communities-1-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14081 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/taxops.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/New-ZIP-Codes-for-31-Communities-1-980x551.png 980w, https:\/\/taxops.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/New-ZIP-Codes-for-31-Communities-1-480x270.png 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/taxops.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/New-ZIP-Codes-for-31-Communities-1-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14081 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/taxops.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/New-ZIP-Codes-for-31-Communities-1-980x551.png 980w, https:\/\/taxops.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/New-ZIP-Codes-for-31-Communities-1-480x270.png 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>H.R. 8753, which has been passed in the House and is now awaiting consideration in the Senate, would mandate the USPS to assign unique ZIP Codes to 31 communities<\/em>.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By <a href=\"https:\/\/taxops.com\/connie-zoerink\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Connie Zoerink\">Connie Zoerink<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In a significant move for smaller and newer localities, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.congress.gov\/bill\/118th-congress\/house-bill\/8753\">H.R. 8753<\/a>, introduced by Representative Lauren Boebert of Colorado, has been passed unanimously in the House and is now in the Senate awaiting consideration. This bill mandates the United States Postal Service (USPS) assign unique ZIP Codes to 31 communities, potentially boosting local tax revenues and addressing long-standing issues related to incorrect billing rates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For many residents in these jurisdictions, the lack of a unique ZIP Code has led to incorrect sales charges when adjacent to neighboring areas that carry different rates, often higher. This bill aims to rectify such discrepancies, ensuring that each community is accurately represented, and the associated tax revenues are sourced correctly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Communities Identified for Unique ZIP Codes<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The bill covers a range of communities across the United States, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>California<\/strong>: Eastvale<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Colorado<\/strong>: Castle Pines, Centennial, Lone Tree, Silver Cliff, Superior<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Connecticut<\/strong>: Goose Creek, Scotland<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Florida<\/strong>: Estero, Ft. Myers, Hollywood, Miami Lakes, Ocoee, Oakland Park, The Villages<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Illinois<\/strong>: Burr Ridge<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Iowa<\/strong>: Urbandale<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Indiana<\/strong>: Carmel<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>New Hampshire<\/strong>: Swanzey<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>New Jersey<\/strong>: Kinnelon<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>New York<\/strong>: Flanders, Glendale, Riverside, Northampton<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Texas<\/strong>: Sargent<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Virginia<\/strong>: Fairlawn<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Wisconsin<\/strong>: Caledonia, Franklin, Mount Pleasant, Somers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Wyoming<\/strong>: Mills<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Support and Co-Sponsorship<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The bill has garnered bipartisan support, particularly by representatives from the states listed above. This widespread backing highlights the importance of addressing local issues through federal legislation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Takeaway<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The passage of H.R. 8753 would mark a significant victory for the affected communities, promising more accurate tax revenues and fairer billing practices. For more details, you can visit the official <a href=\"https:\/\/boebert.house.gov\/media\/press-releases\/house-passes-rep-lauren-boeberts-bipartisan-zip-code-bill\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Press Release\">press release<\/a> or check out the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.9news.com\/article\/news\/politics\/10-colorado-communities-new-zip-codes\/73-28f67034-5fe5-4cb3-adee-b1cc30f0c305for\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Explanation\">layperson explanation<\/a>. The full text of the bill is available <a href=\"https:\/\/www.congress.gov\/bill\/118th-congress\/house-bill\/8753\/text\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Contact your <a href=\"https:\/\/taxops.com\/contact\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"TaxOps Advisor\">TaxOps Advisor<\/a> with questions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:57px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-fe48e5de wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/taxops.com\/contact\/\">Talk to a Business Tax Advocate<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:53px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Read more<\/h2>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__list wp-block-latest-posts\"><li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/taxops.com\/auditor-independence-in-the-age-of-private-equity\/\">Auditor Independence in the Age of Private Equity: What CFOs Need to Know<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/taxops.com\/r-d-credits-for-software-companies\/\">R&amp;D Credits for Software Companies: Scrum Teams, Qualifiers, and Section 174 After OBBBA<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/taxops.com\/section-174-decoupling-what-tax-pros-need-to-know-state-by-state\/\">Section 174 Decoupling: What Tax Pros Need To Know State By State<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/taxops.com\/sean-espy-new-partner\/\">TaxOps Welcomes Sean Espy as Partner, Tax Minimization<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/taxops.com\/state-nexus-demystified-navigating-tax-compliance-after-wayfair-episode-1-2\/\">Your Tax Footprint Is Probably Bigger Than You Think: What Finance Leaders Need to Know About State Nexus<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>H.R. 8753, which has been passed in the House and is now awaiting consideration in the Senate, would mandate the USPS to assign unique ZIP Codes to 31 communities. By Connie Zoerink In a significant move for smaller and newer localities, H.R. 8753, introduced by Representative Lauren Boebert of Colorado, has been passed unanimously in [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":14081,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"off","_et_pb_old_content":"<!-- wp:spacer {\"height\":\"41px\"} -->\n<div style=\"height:41px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:spacer -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":13755,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img src=\"https:\/\/taxops.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Ohios-New-online-tax-service-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13755\"\/><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:quote -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>Ohio Department of Taxation (ODT) launched the OH|TAX eServices platform for managing personal income and school district taxes<\/em>.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/blockquote>\n<!-- \/wp:quote -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A year ago, the Ohio Department of Taxation (ODT) launched the OH|TAX eServices platform for the management of personal income and school district taxes. 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