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What's the point of posting this stuff without any commentary?
As an aside and for my commentary, this list means absolutely nothing. Take Texas for example. They made the list but have no state or local income tax. That'll make up a lot of difference in a slightly higher property tax if you have a decent income and aren't a welfare bum.
Property taxes are only part of the story as any well informed individual knows, but hack click bait stories such as this are consumed daily by ignorant readers.
We live in TX and while it's true there is no income tax, property taxes and school taxes in many areas are ridiculously high. Not slightly higher, but almost 3 times higher for a much smaller house than we had in Colorado, where we moved from. And utility costs are as well. State sales tax is just above 6%, but local taxing jurisdictions impose their own sales and use taxes which, in our area, brings the sales tax to 8.25%. Home owners insurance and auto insurance are also pretty hefty, but salaries/wages are very low. And even though Colorado has a state income tax of 4.69% and a sales tax of 2.9%, it was actually cheaper to live there than in TX.
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Originally Posted by NJBest
Those states also boast the best education programs in the nation and receive the least support from the federal government.
Don't have any personal experience with the TX school system but according to the local newspaper, public school education in TX is in dire straits and the teacher to student ratio and educational quality are dismal.
While high property tax is one thing, overall tax liability and hidden costs should be calculated too. For example in NYC, the property taxes are lower but you have to pay extra NYC income tax as well as higher utility bills. Certain towns where the state caps the property tax but instead the towns raises use taxes.
I wish my rate was 1.90%. Even with Homestead exemptions my effective rate is 0.027207 or 2.7%.
A nice chunk of my paycheck goes to property taxes each month. I have a co-worker who pays $1571 in property tax per month.
Really? Even here on Long Island an $18k/year property tax bill is towards the extreme end of the spectrum. The vast majority pay under $15k and most are under $10k.
I thought Texas was supposed to be some sort utopia where taxes don't exist?
Really? Even here on Long Island an $18k/year property tax bill is towards the extreme end of the spectrum. The vast majority pay under $15k and most are under $10k.
I thought Texas was supposed to be some sort utopia where taxes don't exist?
They don't exist for the rich good old boys who put a cow on their 200 acres and claim agricultural exemption. Plus, corporate welfare (in the form of tax breaks and subsidies) is booming business in TX.
Really? Even here on Long Island an $18k/year property tax bill is towards the extreme end of the spectrum. The vast majority pay under $15k and most are under $10k.
Well, her house is pretty nice. 5000ish sq ft I believe. Four car garage.
My county appraisal has increased 10% per year every year for four years in a row -- 46.4% in four years.
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I thought Texas was supposed to be some sort utopia where taxes don't exist?
Huh? Who on Earth would have told you that? The article is about high property taxes.
Well, her house is pretty nice. 5000ish sq ft I believe. Four car garage.
My county appraisal has increased 10% per year every year for four years in a row -- 46.4% in four years.Huh? Who on Earth would have told you that? The article is about high property taxes.
LOL- complaining about a $1500/mo tax bill on a 5000 square foot house. I pay a hair under $1,000/mo on a 1,400 square foot house, on top of a 7% sales tax, and a 9% state income tax. Thanks NJ.
LOL- complaining about a $1500/mo tax bill on a 5000 square foot house. I pay a hair under $1,000/mo on a 1,400 square foot house, on top of a 7% sales tax, and a 9% state income tax. Thanks NJ.
You're welcome.
But in all seriousness, NJ has some of the best public schools in the nation. We frequently rank top 3-5, sometimes even number 1 statewide. NJ is a great place to raise a family. I'm sure the same goes for some other high-taxed states. Whatever town you live in, if it's a middle class or above town, I'm willing to bet it has excellent public schools.
I'm not getting what I pay for in NY, for sure. Our kids are stupid, volunteer fire and EMT, yeah I love the country life but I am going to live it elsewhere soon
They don't exist for the rich good old boys who put a cow on their 200 acres and claim agricultural exemption. Plus, corporate welfare (in the form of tax breaks and subsidies) is booming business in TX.
Can you go outside, throw a steak in your front yard and claim at least partial agricultural exemption?
I wish my rate was 1.90%. Even with Homestead exemptions my effective rate is 0.027207 or 2.7%.
A nice chunk of my paycheck goes to property taxes each month. I have a co-worker who pays $1571 in property tax per month.
For reals? I live close to the beach and pay that for my mortgage. Wow! What do you think the property/house is worth for it to be so high?
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