local tax; council tax
A tax levied by a local government rather than the national government. In Japanese contexts this commonly refers to taxes collected by prefectures, municipalities, and similar local authorities; 'council tax' is a context-dependent English equivalent.
地方税は自治体の重要な財源です。
Local taxes are an important source of revenue for local governments.
固定資産税は地方税の一つです。
Fixed asset tax is one type of local tax.
Local governments levy automobile tax as a local tax.
Residents are obligated to pay local tax every year.
Local tax rates are expected to rise starting next fiscal year.