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A city tax on investment income

A proposed 2% city tax on unearned income such as dividends, capital gains and rental income, which could raise about $51 million a year.

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A 2% tax on unearned income could raise $51 million a year.

A proposed unearned income tax could raise $51 million a year for the city. Council members disagree on how to keep the city afloat during a difficult financial period. If passed, Pittsburgh would be the first municipality to enact such a tax. Council sent the bill to a public hearing.

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