He mayor of Ibi The IBI (Real Estate Tax) increases by 62%. Apart from the curiosity or the phonetic proximity which could seem like a joke, this does not amuse his neighbors. tax increase and in just five days they collected almost 2,400 signatures against on the Internet.
No matter how much the socialist government team Sergio Carrasco tries to justify it by alleging that this increase in local tax is due to a budget deficit of 3.4 million euros in 2023, attributed to his predecessors, the popular ones led by Rafael Serralta, due to an electoral strategy in the year of local elections. elections, discontent seems widespread and these reasons are not convincing.
This percentage can result in increases between 250 and 300 euros At year for owners in what is traditionally known as the national toy center, due to the concentration of industries in the sector, headquarters of the National Association of Manufacturers (AEFJ).
“As deeply affected citizens, we are faced with a problem that hits us very close: there are plans to implement an increase exaggerated and unjustified 62% of land and real estate tax”, argues the promoter of the campaign to collect signatures against this on change.org, widely shared on WhatsApp.
“This situation results from a mismanagementand not because citizens would have to bear additional costs. This unfair initiative will have a direct impact on all those who own properties, thus increasing their tax burden in a way disproportionate“, they add.
Finally, they demand an end to the decision and seek citizen mobilization. “This is why we urge the relevant authorities to reconsider this measure. We are asking for your signature to join forces and jointly demand that our representatives not apply this 62% increase in property taxes. Let’s sign this petition and make our voice heard. »