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www.independent.co.uk
1 month ago
London

Council Tax Calculator: How much will bills rise in my area?

Council tax bill to rise by 106 on average this year
Local authorities protecting frontline services through tax increase [ more ]
Chicago Tribune
3 months ago
Chicago

Johnson backs ordinance to effectively ban natural gas in new buildings

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson has expressed support for an ordinance that would all but ban natural gas in new buildings in the city.
Supporters argue that the ban is necessary to fight climate change, while opponents claim it will make power less reliable and more costly. [ more ]
Chicago Tribune
3 months ago
Chicago

Paul Vallas: Mayor Brandon Johnson's 'mansion tax' plan is a regressive tax increase in search of a program

Mayor Johnson's real estate transfer tax proposal lacks an effective affordable housing strategy.
The tax increase would disproportionately affect owners of commercial properties. [ more ]
Chicago Tribune
6 months ago
Chicago

Op-ed: Increasing real estate transfer tax is bad for Chicagoans

The Bring Chicago Home proposal, disguised as a tax on high-end property, may result in a more broad tax increase on all residents.
Increasing taxes can hurt citizens and the economy, as businesses pass on increased tax costs to consumers.
The downtown business sector in Chicago has been struggling during the COVID-19 pandemic, making the proposed tax increase even more burdensome. [ more ]
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