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Financial Independence of LG Rajiv Rishyakaran, ADUN Bukit Gasing Financial Independence of Local Governments
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Rajiv Rishyakaran, ADUN Bukit Gasing Financial Independence of Local Governments.

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Page 1: Rajiv Rishyakaran, ADUN Bukit Gasing Financial Independence of Local Governments.

Financial Independence of LGRajiv Rishyakaran, ADUN Bukit Gasing

Financial Independence of Local Governments

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Financial Independence of LGRajiv Rishyakaran, ADUN Bukit Gasing

International Overview

Property Taxes paid around the world• Selangor: 1-2% of Annual Value (adjusted) • Annual Value = estimated annual rent

• Singapore: 0-20% of Annual Value• Lower rate for owner occupied as well

• Melbourne: 4% of Annual Value• Has been on a decline, 6.5% in Yr2000

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Financial Independence of LGRajiv Rishyakaran, ADUN Bukit Gasing

Singapore

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Financial Independence of LGRajiv Rishyakaran, ADUN Bukit Gasing

Melbourne

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Financial Independence of LGRajiv Rishyakaran, ADUN Bukit Gasing

International Overview

Property Taxes paid around the world• Property Band, based on house price• Bromley, UK (London Borough)• £135,000 1 bedroom flat, property tax £1890

• Nottingham, UK• £75,000 2 bedroom terrace house, property tax

£1675

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Financial Independence of LGRajiv Rishyakaran, ADUN Bukit Gasing

International Overview

Property Taxes paid around the world• USA – multiple sources of income• Springfield, IL – 8.5% Sales Tax• Toledo, USA: Income tax, not property tax the bulk

of revenue• New York City: Many sources of income, including

27% state and federal aid

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Financial Independence of LGRajiv Rishyakaran, ADUN Bukit Gasing

Toledo

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Financial Independence of LGRajiv Rishyakaran, ADUN Bukit Gasing

New York

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Financial Independence of LGRajiv Rishyakaran, ADUN Bukit Gasing

New York

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Financial Independence of LGRajiv Rishyakaran, ADUN Bukit Gasing

International Overview

Local Gov Income Per Capita• Petaling Jaya: RM470• Subang Jaya: RM330• Selayang: RM269• Melbourne: $3400 (night) or $469• New York: $8625• Toledo: $869

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Conclusion

1. Federal & State Governments can still subsidize

2. Create multiple streams of income1. Special license Fees2. Attract Investment

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Financial Independence of LGRajiv Rishyakaran, ADUN Bukit Gasing

Q & A