Question

Which of the following are the primary ways that local governments obtain their revenue?
Responses

income tax and payroll tax
income tax and payroll tax - no response given

sales tax and payroll tax
sales tax and payroll tax - no response given

income tax and sales tax
income tax and sales tax - no response given

sales tax and property tax

Answer 1

sales tax and property tax

Explanation: Local governments rely mainly on property taxes (a primary local revenue source) and sales taxes. Income and payroll taxes are primarily state or federal sources (though a few cities levy local income taxes).