Cities Skylines 2: Tax Rate Guide

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Taxes can be one of the most confusing aspects of , you have to walk a fine line between not going into debt and keeping your citizens happy. Since you can get so specific about how each district, Residential, Commercial, Industrial, and Office, is taxed, determining the best rate among them all is a whole process in itself. Thankfully, the process isn't as difficult as it may initially seem.

Every mayor is looking to make money fast, and an excellent way to accomplish this is by learning how to export water and electricity. However, that alone won't keep you afloat. As a result, you must properly manage your taxes to prevent your city from going under. When handled correctly, taxes can be one of your city's most profitable revenue sources. That may seem like a pipe dream right now, but with a fine-toothed comb and some patience, you can begin profiting from your city's taxes.

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Because everyone's city is built differently in, it's best to look at what you should avoid with taxes before getting into the nitty-gritty of managing it. While taxes can increase revenue, they can also drive your city into bankruptcy if mismanaged.

First and foremost, the goal of setting your taxes should be to get the «Estimated Total» in the «Taxation» tab to be in the plus, or positive. If it is in the negative, then the game will automatically start giving you government subsidies. Although these are great to help get your city started, your ultimate goal should be to earn money from your taxes so you can stop relying on government subsidies.

Although it will take some time before you reach these numbers, these are the three general rules of thumb the most impressive cities follow when it