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The Local Income Bill
New local income tax rules could change how money is spent
Local income tax.
Mixed: some good, some bad ·
This bill would change how local income taxes are collected and spent, which could affect your community's services.
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What we think, in plain words.
If this bill passes, it could change how local taxes are used for important services like schools and fire departments. It's important to pay attention to how this affects your community's budget.
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The facts
What the bill actually says, no spin.
- The bill requires counties to report their debt service obligations.
- It allows cities to impose additional local income taxes if they meet certain conditions.
- The total expenditure tax rate for counties will expire every four years.
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