Minneapolis explores a city income tax as a way to grow tax revenue

The Brief

  • Minneapolis is exploring new revenue strategies to boost tax revenue.
  • The report shows Minneapolis has lower per capita tax revenue compared to similar metropolitan areas.
  • The report proposes 12 different revenue strategies for consideration, including a city-level income tax.

MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) A new report is suggesting new ways for the City of Minneapolis to boost tax revenue, including imposing new taxes, like a city income tax, as the city lags behind other similar metros.

New report on tax revenue

The problem:

The report shows Minneapolis’ per capita tax revenue (simply the amount of money the city brings in through taxes) is lower than comparable cities.

At a meeting on Wednesday, the Minneapolis Board of Estimate and Taxation will receive a report on how to increase its revenue, which includes suggestions for new taxes.

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