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Report: Detroit Ticket Tax Could Yield Big Bucks without Dropping Attendance

Detroit could raise $14 million to $47 million annually from a proposed admissions tax, potentially enabling a property tax cut between 1.7 and 5.7 mills, officials said.

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Photo: Junfu Han ~ USA TODAY NETWORK DETROIT, Sept. 4, 2025 ~ The City Council of Detroit is interested in adding an admissions ticket tax to entertainment events such as concerts and sports games. It is estimated the city could accumulate around $14 million to $47 million, according to the Citizens Research Council of Michigan, depending on tax rates and team performance.  “We looked at other cities nearby – Columbus, Cleveland, Chicago, Pitts…

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wjr.com broke the news in on Thursday, September 4, 2025.
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