Rep. Jim Grego, R-Wilburton, this week recognized Joe Mack McAlester, of Wilburton, with a citation from his office for McAlester’s participation in an interim study that examined how the state of Oklahoma computes excise tax on vehicle sales.
Grego led the study Oct. 23 before the House Appropriations & Budget Subcommittee on General Government at the State Capitol. McAlester, a constituent and neighbor of Grego, brought the issue to the attention of the lawmaker, resulting in the study.
McAlester purchased a vehicle for a price under the Blue Book value, but said he was charged excise tax based on the full book value. His argument was he should only have been charged for what he paid, the same as how other sales tax is calculated.
“I was very grateful for Joe’s input on this topic as I know it’s one that affects a lot of people in our state,” Grego said. “I’m considering legislation that might make this more fair for consumers.”
Jim Grego serves District 17 in the Oklahoma House of representatives, which includes Latimer County and parts of LeFlore and Pittsburg counties.
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