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Franchise fee changes in Missouri

By Azavar Executive Leadership on Sep 24, 2021 3:48:04 PM

Recent legislation slashes a key revenue source for local governments

Local leaders across Missouri are scrambling to figure out how big a bite recent legislation will take out of their revenue streams over the next few years.

Gov. Mike Parsons recently signed a package of legislation that outlines how Missouri municipalities can collect online use tax. The state was the last in the country to reconcile the 2018 Supreme Court decision South Dakota v. Wayfair.

Part of the law includes a provision that cuts cable franchise fees in half by 2027. This has some communities panicking, as revenue from cable franchise fees shrivel over the past decade as consumers shift from traditional cable packages to streaming services.

Topics: utility tax franchise fee Missouri cable tax streaming tax
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Tax Compliance Reviews for Bath, New York

By Tom Fagan on Aug 27, 2021 9:08:10 AM

We’re excited to welcome yet another new customer to the Azavar family—Bath, New York. This town of more than 12,000 is located in New York State’s Finger Lakes region, a well-loved region known for recreation, agriculture, and viticulture.

Topics: azavar utility tax franchise fee client news New York local revenue
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Azavar selected by Louisiana Municipal Advisory and Technical Services Bureau (LaMATS)

By Ted Kamel on Jul 27, 2021 11:16:03 AM

Tapped to conduct utility franchise fee audits for municipalities across the state

After being in business for more than 25 years, we like to think that we understand local-government leaders. And one thing they all have in common is a desire to work hard on behalf of their constituents—and make their budgets work even harder.

Topics: franchise fee revenue review Louisiana tax compliance
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Azavar News: Enid, Oklahoma

By Tom Fagan on Jun 28, 2021 11:36:52 AM

Ready to review and reclaim revenue for Oklahoma’s 9th largest city

We’re excited to count the Wheat Capital of Oklahoma in our growing customer list of 450+. Our team of seasoned local-government revenue experts is eager to take a fine-toothed comb to the city’s franchise fee receipts.

>> Did you know? Revenue leaks caused by missing or misallocated taxes and fees are very common. Download this checklist to see where you might be losing.

Topics: franchise fee client news Oklahoma
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New Azavar Customer: Palmview, Texas

By Ted Kamel on Jan 26, 2021 9:07:30 AM

Welcome to the Azavar Family

More than ever, local governments need to make sure they’re getting what their due via existing taxes and fees. Azavar is excited to help Palmview with a thorough examination of its franchise fees and sales-tax receipts. Because when city finances are strong, cities are strong.

Topics: Sales Tax Texas franchise fee revenue review client news
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Another Great New Customer: Lafayette Consolidated Government

By Ted Kamel on Jan 18, 2021 8:24:14 AM

Lafayette Consolidated Government

We are incredibly excited to welcome the Lafayette Consolidated Government to the Azavar family of customer. This entity oversees administration of Lafayette Parish, the City of Lafayette, and select other areas through an intergovernmental agreement.

Topics: franchise fee client news Louisiana
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New Customer Announcement: Mount Pocono, Pennsylvania

By Tom Fagan on Jan 13, 2021 9:20:46 AM

Mount Pocono, Pennsylvania

We are excited to welcome this community to our roster of customers. Tucked in the northeast corner of Pennsylvania, Mount Pocono is part of the Poconos Mountains region known around the world for scenery, recreation, and restoration.

Topics: franchise fee revenue review client news Pennsylvania
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Hello, Mammoth, Arizona!

By Tom Fagan on Dec 21, 2020 10:22:19 AM

Welcome to the Azavar family

We’re excited to work with Mammoth, Arizona’s financial team to make sure this community is getting all the funds it deserves. Our team is eager to analyze Mammoth's franchise-fee remittances, hotel-motel taxes, and more.

Topics: franchise fee revenue review client news hotel-motel tax
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Recovered: $1 Million in Cable Franchise Fees

By Shylo Bisnett on Dec 14, 2020 7:00:00 AM

Learn how we helped Springfield, Illinois find these funds

Local governments have always had to track down every possible penny. And nowadays? It’s absolutely critical.

Azavar’s team of local government revenue experts partnered with Springfield, Illinois on a comprehensive review and discovered nearly $1 million in uncollected cable franchise fees. That’s not pocket change! Learn all about it here.

Impressed? Set up a time to speak with our team about how we can partner with your municipality. We’ll take a look at your books and get to work for you—with no upfront costs.

Topics: utility tax case study franchise fee revenue review
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Welcome, Kingsville, Texas

By Ted Kamel on Dec 9, 2020 11:35:43 AM

We are very excited to welcome this southeast Texas community to our Azavar roster.

Azavar’s team of local-government analysts and experts will work with Kingsville’s finance team on a review of the city’s franchise fees and sales tax. Together, we’ll identify revenue Kingsville can use to support its growing community. 

Topics: Sales Tax Texas franchise fee revenue review client news