Brandon Johnson proposes tax hikes on
high-end Chicago homes to fight homelessness
Posted By: NorthernDog, 8/23/2023 8:43:56 PM
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson is making changes to a campaign promise that sought to fight homelessness by raising taxes after drawing concerns about the burdens a tax hike could bring on property owners. Johnson's proposed tax system would shift away from the city's flat tax rate on all property sales in Chicago. His proposal, which initially had two tiers, is now looking to break home sales into three categories, causing dissatisfaction among owners of high-end properties. The original proposal, which Johnson pitched on the campaign trail, called for two tiers: 0.75% tax on home sales below $1 million and 2.65%
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to hear from public 24 replies
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Revision would wallop commercial properties - some would pay up to 4 X's the current rate.