The subcommittee's draft says it does not recommend eliminating the wholesale tax but includes a conditional, illustrative replacement range—12–15% on the retail excise tax—to be revenue neutral if policymakers pursue wholesale elimination.

Policy Analytics presented four revenue‑neutral local income tax distribution scenarios showing countywide rates below the current 1.5% and differing taxpayer impacts depending on whether Muncie and Yorktown opt in or out; the task force sought local input for its Nov. 2 report to DLGF.

On July 8 the Reno County Commission set a maximum (revenue-neutral) mill levy of 40.22 mills, approved notices for special-district levies, scheduled a public budget hearing for Sept. 9 and heard a demonstration of a forthcoming online property-tax breakdown tool.

Council committee advanced an ordinance to establish a county building department to provide certified plan review and inspections to smaller municipalities, funded initially from the Real Estate Assessment fund with startup costs budgeted around $1 million and a target operational date of Jan. 1, 2027.

Member suggests trimming cash reserves to achieve revenue neutrality for the upcoming year.

The Senate Taxes Committee voted 9-0 on March 5, 2026, to recommend Senate File 3405, extending the state's pass-through entity (PTE) tax election through 2029 (provision expires 2030). Supporters said the change is revenue-neutral for Minnesota and provides certainty to thousands of small businesses.

Property Assessor Phil Ballard told the County Commission the 2025 reappraisal will raise values substantially compared with 2022 baselines; the certified tax rate is expected to be adjusted to achieve revenue neutral collection, with public notices and an appeals timetable explained.

Commissioners face challenges in finalizing budget amid revenue neutral deadline discussions.