Yes, and there are many other taxes as well. In the USA we also pay a garbage tax to a private company that handles the trash. Another company/local government tax for water & sewer. Another company that handles our electricity & gas. And federal and state/province income tax on every dollar we earn. A city and state/province "sales tax" on everything purchased (8% in my city). There is also an up to 60 cents per gallon petrol / gas tax to maintain the roads
It is funny because in the USA we pride ourselves on ownership and our "home is our castle" although we pay the government more than we would like to admit. Especially when you factor in medical expenses (a sore spot for most Americans). As for internet access, most Americans only have access to 1 or 2 internet providers that raise rates 5% to 10% every year.
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