ISSN:
0263-7472
Source:
Emerald Fulltext Archive Database 1994-2005
Topics:
Economics
Notes:
The importance of local government within the UK has never been stronger, and this has direct implications as to the most appropriate method of financing this level of government. The council tax in Great Britain and traditional domestic rates in Northern Ireland represent the two primary sources of local government finance based on domestic property, which currently require significant reform. Weaknesses of the existing systems include the lack of buoyancy due to infrequent revaluations, horizontal and vertical inequities and the need to ensure that domestic property tax systems are seen to be fair. The paper makes a number of important recommendations which would enhance the acceptability and ultimately improve the operation of these forms of ad valorem taxation.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/02637479910299642
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