Identify the taxes primarily used by your local jurisdiction, meaning town, city, or county) to fund its operations.

Advantages and disadvantages of local taxes!

The taxes primarily used by my local jurisdiction, the city of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to fund its operations include real estate taxes, wage and business income tax, amusement tax, deed transfer tax, hotel occupancy tax, auto rental sales and use tax, amusement device permit fee or premium fee license fee. The city also collects fees for services such as sewer connection fees and stormwater service fees. Finally, the City of Pittsburgh receives revenue from fines related to violations of city ordinances or State laws.