Poll data for Top Findings (December 2004)
PA Looking for Property Tax Relief
Percent saying "Too High"
Pennsylvanians seem eager for the tax relief promised by the Governor and state legislature as a result of the recently passed gambling initiative.
Almost two-thirds (64%) of state residents now complain that the taxes individuals pay in Pennsylvania are too high, up from 59% in the September 2003 poll. The most unpopular type of tax continues to be the local property taxes, which 70% of the statewide public now regards as too high (up from 65%). Next most unpopular are local wage taxes, now considered excessive by 45% of the statewide public. The new revenues generated by legalized gambling in the state will be used in part to lower property taxes and wage taxes in parts of the state that participate. Fewer residents complain that state income taxes (39%) and state sales taxes (27%) are too high.
Regional Highlights: Local property taxes attract the most public scorn across all parts of Pennsylvania, with the exception of the city of Philadelphia. Philadelphia residents are as likely to complain about local wage taxes being too high (65%) as they are to complain that local property taxes (62%) are excessive.
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