About 100 cities and boroughs in Alaska levy a sales tax. Many also levy taxes on hotel accommodations, alcohol, tobacco, commercial fish harvests, car rentals and more. Combined, the taxes raised over $350 million for cities and boroughs in 2016. Join us as we discuss local taxes -- and the local debates about raising them.
HOST: Larry Persily
GUESTS:
- Dan Dickinson - Former director, State Tax Division
Participate:
- Call 550-8422 (Anchorage) or 1-800-478-8255 (statewide) during the live broadcast
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- Send email to talk@alaskapublic.org (comments may be read on air)
LIVE Broadcast: Tuesday, January 30, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. on APRN stations statewide.
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