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[bluecuracao]

So while we wait for some, and only *some* of those sales to return, that initial loss won't hurt the city?

Or would there be much loss at all?

I find it difficult to believe that very many people would want to spend extra gas money just to avoid a 1% sales tax increase at home.

[Mr Morley]

So while we wait for some, and only *some* of those sales to return, that initial loss won't hurt the city?

You got something to back up that only "some" of those sales will return, or are you just making assumptions?

How would it? If you buy a car, you're paying the tax no matter where you buy it. If you're buying a big-ticket item (an appliance, for instance) and have any sense, you're already going to purchase it elsewhere.

Clothing isn't taxed, and smaller purchases (books, magazines, etc) are matters of convenience, so a few more cents isn't going to be a deterrent.

[raider.adam]

Or would there be much loss at all?

I find it difficult to believe that very many people would want to spend extra gas money just to avoid a 1% sales tax increase at home.

The resulting numbers are pretty consistent. For every 1% a sales tax is raised, 1% of the revenue is lost from "border effect".

I discussed this with a prominent Penn econ professor while legislation was all still being debated.

[desolate]

Or would there be much loss at all?

I find it difficult to believe that very many people would want to spend extra gas money just to avoid a 1% sales tax increase at home.

In many parts of the city going outside the city may be as close as going to a shopping area inside the city.


Like anywhere in the NE or NW.

[Mr Morley]

In many parts of the city going outside the city may be as close as going to a shopping area inside the city.

And that's more true now than it was when the sales tax was 7%?

Has city council changed geography?

[bluecuracao]

In many parts of the city going outside the city may be as close as going to a shopping area inside the city.


Like anywhere in the NE or NW.

They would be making those choices regardless of a 1% sales tax difference, depending on which stores cost less to begin with or are having sales, which have the selection they want, etc.