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Originally Posted by Hospitalitygirl

City retailers are on edge about a rise in sales tax | Philadelphia Inquirer | 09/13/2009

There are other shopping corridors besides those in Center City, such as Chestnut Hill, where nearby suburban shopping malls are far closer. And offer 6% sales tax. Retailers are worried.

I'm guessing that sales taxes in Philly will end up having a regressive effect, as people with cars and money will be shopping beyond the reach of the tax.