In case anyone was curious, I own a business in the streetcar TDD. We pay a higher sales tax. We used to have tax inclusive sales, but switched to the more typically american way of tax exclusive. Not necessarily because of the TDD, just having that extra $3,500/mo is a big help.
We also pay higher property tax than other parts of the city. We do lease our building, but tax increases are passed on to us.
I have never gotten a tax break from the city, county, state, or fed. I'm happy to pay the taxes I owe, especially since some goes to something I support, the streetcar.
I love the crossroads, I do think the streetcar increases traffic for our neighborhood, and I support the expansion of it.
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