According to Columbiamagazine.com, the Adair County Fiscal Court meeting held on Wednesday was a calm one after Tuesday's meeting was canceled due to a threat received in the Judge's office.
As it stands now
- The Occupational Tax is in effect at one half of 1% on all W2 payrolls in Adair County and
- Every business will owe a one-time $50 annual tax.
Sheila Blair is directing the process and says there will be many reports going forward as details develop from questions - like what qualifies as a business and what about farms and farmers markets? She has researched surrounding counties that have had payroll taxes for years, and still many questions arise each day as it is implemented in Adair County.
Exceptions to the $50 annual tax for now are: farms, farmer’s market vendors, non-profits and churches. County Attorney Jennifer Hutchison-Corbin was asked to update the ordinance accordingly so it can be given a second reading and vote at the next Adair Fiscal Court meeting.
Sheila Blair can be reached for more information by phone at: 270-751-2525 and by email at: adairoccupationaltax@gmail.com.
