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Nine Years Running: CLT Tops in NC Tax Burden

In your face space coyote!

Charlotte once again has the highest per capita tax burden — almost $2600 for fiscal 2008 — of any large city in the state. By about $300 per person, so it is not even close.

And understand that only resort communities at the beach and in the mountains best Charlotte’s total per person tax take. Think about that. A town with a relatively small year-round population can spread its tax bite over tens of thousands of visitors. Not so Charlotte, which it still not a destination location no matter the spin coming from Uptown.

2 Responses to “Nine Years Running: CLT Tops in NC Tax Burden”

  • Mar
    30
    2010

    That sounds about right. Ten years ago, I had a fat wallet stuck in my back pocket. Five years ago, I switched to a slim money clip that went into my front pocket.

    Today, I was digging under sofa cushions hoping to find enough change for a Chick-fil-A and a cup of slaw.*

    *No, Parks; I am never going to let that one go!

  • Apr
    09
    2010

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