W. K. Lis
Superstar
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While the shortage of municipal revenue could be more sensibly addressed by raising property tax for operating needs; and imposing tolls on the DVP/Gardiner for capital needs.
It is forbidden, by order of the Ontario government, that Toronto cannot use their own sales taxes or income taxes.
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New York City, NY
State sales tax: 4%
Local sales tax: 4.875%
Total sales tax: 8.875%
Top state income tax rate: 8.82%
Top local income tax rate: 3.88%
Total top income tax rate: 12.7%
Los Angeles, CA
State sales tax: 7.25%
Local sales tax: 2.25%
Total sales tax: 9.5%
State top income tax rate: 13.3%
Local top income tax rate: 0%
Total top income tax rate: 13.3%
Chicago, IL
State sales tax: 6.25%
Local sales tax: 4%
Total sales tax: 10.25%
State top income tax rate: 4.95%
Local top income tax rate: 0%
Total top income tax rate: 4.95%