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> helps create some liquidity in the housing market (the goal) Is that the stated goal? I thought the goal was to generate revenue from the tax. It's true that

> helps create some liquidity in the housing market (the goal) Is that the stated goal? I thought the goal was to generate revenue from the tax. It's true that triggering sales will create a one-time boost in sales-related taxes, but that's just temporary.

eli 5mo ago
Seems like disincentivizing people from owning mostly vacant homes should free them up for someone who does intend to live there