Governor launches website estimating property tax relief, but not higher sales tax impact

By: Meghan O'Brien

Outlets: South Dakota Searchlight

Published: February 26, 2026

Words: 616

Last Updated: 2 weeks ago

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A new page on South Dakota Republican Gov. Larry Rhoden’s website shows how homeowners could benefit from lower property taxes if lawmakers approve his optional half-percent sales tax for counties.

He didn’t say, though, how much more the average person would spend on sales taxes.

Bureau of Finance and Management Commissioner Jim Terwilliger took a shot at answering a question about that Thursday from South Dakota Searchlight.

In his personal situation, with a four-person …

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