Editorial ⟩ From Zero to One

The Sakala system, which relies primarily on a tax base determined by individual registration, is increasingly viewed as outdated. The current model, largely based on a person’s place of residence, no longer accurately reflects contemporary living patterns. For example, many residents maintain connections to multiple municipalities.

A common scenario involves someone residing in one municipality, such as Viljandi County, working in another, like Viljandi, and owning property in a third, perhaps in Mulgi County. The question of which of these three municipalities should receive the largest share of tax revenue is frequently raised. The Sakala system, established on the premise of one primary location for tax assessment, is struggling to adapt to this evolving reality.

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