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Thu Jan 29, 2015, 04:17 PM

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I am now $2865.17 poorer. [View all] hobbit709 Jan 2015 OP

Gratz - most of that went to "corporate welfare" daredtowork Jan 2015 #1

Property taxes are usually paid to the county FBaggins Jan 2015 #5

They'e covering for the property taxes the corporations don't have to pay. MohRokTah Jan 2015 #12

That would still require an entirely new definition of "most" FBaggins Jan 2015 #15

Our property taxes more than doubled in the last three years madokie Jan 2015 #29

Don't forget about churches. JeffHead Jan 2015 #30

The Boston area is blessed with many private colleges and universities. On the face of it, merrily Jan 2015 #60

Those non profits don't pay either yeoman6987 Jan 2015 #80

Non-profits aren't automatically exempt, churches are Major Nikon Jan 2015 #117

Well the ones exempt pay up! yeoman6987 Jan 2015 #120

It used to be the opposite. My mother in law used to talk about how real estate taxes merrily Jan 2015 #62

It can be counted as corporate welfare when corporations are tax free to lure them in csziggy Jan 2015 #14

See my 15 FBaggins Jan 2015 #16

The bulk of the taxable value of most land is because of what is sitting on it, including homes. merrily Jan 2015 #63

What's your point? FBaggins Jan 2015 #67

My point was that your argument failed. Repeating what you said in your other post merrily Jan 2015 #68

So if my "argument failed" FBaggins Jan 2015 #70

A lot of taxes goes to finance debt on preexisting municipal bonds. Jesus Malverde Jan 2015 #22

True enough... FBaggins Jan 2015 #74

I sry shenmue Jan 2015 #2

But in your persona as resident of Texas, a member of the larger community, petronius Jan 2015 #3

That is cheap but they say you get what you pay for. ChosenUnWisely Jan 2015 #4

Whether that is cheap or not depends on what you make. Shoulders of Giants Jan 2015 #33

No depends on where you live, how much property, size of home and local milrate ChosenUnWisely Jan 2015 #35

How can you "pay for civilization" when you dont even have enough to pay the bills. Shoulders of Giants Jan 2015 #36

Sorry to break it to you the world is not a hippy love fest ChosenUnWisely Jan 2015 #48

Oh that is so brilliant. Are you offering to pay their moving expenses. You make it sound so easy. hobbit709 Jan 2015 #49

So you are angry at me beasue you cannot afford to pay your taxes. ChosenUnWisely Jan 2015 #50

If I said what I think of your attitude it would get hidden. hobbit709 Jan 2015 #55

Being angry at me does not improve your situation at all. So enjoy your anger if you want! ChosenUnWisely Jan 2015 #64

Why would it be hidden? dumbcat Jan 2015 #65

Personal insults tend to get hidden, though there are many exceptions to that general statement. merrily Jan 2015 #69

So you assume dumbcat Jan 2015 #72

Um, no. My only assumption was that you were asking a question because you actually wanted to know merrily Jan 2015 #78

You assumed dumbcat Jan 2015 #88

"Don't teach your grandmother how to suck eggs." merrily Jan 2015 #91

Wow, what a condensending response. Shoulders of Giants Jan 2015 #108

There are few things in life I have not experienced see the following ChosenUnWisely Jan 2015 #109

I noticed you posted you filed bankrupcy Shoulders of Giants Jan 2015 #111

No I did not besides one cannot BK taxes ChosenUnWisely Jan 2015 #116

I paid my before December 31 Gothmog Jan 2015 #6

we get sweetapogee Jan 2015 #85

mortgage company requires monthly payment to escrow account Liberal_in_LA Jan 2015 #97

That money nearly certainly went to roads and schools. Dreamer Tatum Jan 2015 #7

It certainly isn't going to the roads I'm driving on here. hobbit709 Jan 2015 #8

And firefighting and police protection. But, also to local government, which has to run things. merrily Jan 2015 #73

I am 400.00 richer. dixiegrrrrl Jan 2015 #9

Enjoy your tax break CreekDog Jan 2015 #19

For some seniors, exemption from the property tax can be a blessing Art_from_Ark Jan 2015 #25

Probably For Most Art ProfessorGAC Jan 2015 #37

Arkansas has a freeze on property tax for seniors, too Art_from_Ark Jan 2015 #46

Well it depends what the value of the property is. I know one person in particular that has a huge doc03 Jan 2015 #10

I have a 950 sq. ft house on a 0.20 acre lot. hobbit709 Jan 2015 #11

How much are you paying in state income tax? FBaggins Jan 2015 #17

I don't think TX has a state income tax n/t SickOfTheOnePct Jan 2015 #23

No income tax in Texas. tammywammy Jan 2015 #32

Yep. Texans get so proud of not having a state income tax, SheilaT Jan 2015 #51

Sales tax is 6% state rate and up to additional 2.25% by city tammywammy Jan 2015 #58

Yep. And a truly progressive state income tax SheilaT Jan 2015 #87

no tax on food either so you have the list right snooper2 Jan 2015 #77

Washington State, Florida, and Texas have the most regressive taxation Major Nikon Jan 2015 #118

High property taxes, though, esp. given the relatively low cost of real estate. merrily Jan 2015 #90

Wow I don't blame you for complaining. I thought Texas was a Republican doc03 Jan 2015 #31

Texas has very high sales taxes alarimer Jan 2015 #47

The cap is 8.25% sales tax in Texas. n/t tammywammy Jan 2015 #76

You pay about twice what I do and I have half again as much house LeftyMom Jan 2015 #121

Yay for roads, fire dept, libraries! uppityperson Jan 2015 #13

12 acres, 3 bedroom home, 2 garages, pond, & my property tax is $600.00 per yr. B Calm Jan 2015 #18

We have almost the exact same tax bill. Glassunion Jan 2015 #20

Same Here ProfessorGAC Jan 2015 #38

Wife and I are quite lucky. Glassunion Jan 2015 #75

Well! I Know That Area Well ProfessorGAC Jan 2015 #82

We considered the New Hope area / Doylestown JustAnotherGen Jan 2015 #101

I avoid 202 and take the back way... Way safer on the motorcycle. Glassunion Jan 2015 #112

I'm worried about the water JustAnotherGen Jan 2015 #113

Nice... They are finally done remodeling the inn. It's open again. Glassunion Jan 2015 #114

Ahhhh I love it! JustAnotherGen Jan 2015 #115

The local Chamber of Commerce really appreciates it. lpbk2713 Jan 2015 #21

$4206.96 NutmegYankee Jan 2015 #24

Hey, You're Living in Our House ProfessorGAC Jan 2015 #39

No garage for me. NutmegYankee Feb 2015 #124

You came out way ahead on this. The advantages you get from your taxes hughee99 Jan 2015 #26

Having just gotten through a Blizzard up here, Oh yeah! NutmegYankee Jan 2015 #28

Consider yourself lucky. I have LibDemAlways Jan 2015 #27

Not robbery, its New Jersey F U Pay it! ChosenUnWisely Jan 2015 #34

you now have a $2865.17 tax deduction DrDan Jan 2015 #40

I made $11,476 in SS last year. My additional income was about $3000. hobbit709 Jan 2015 #41

I'm not sure, but I think you could file form 1040A and take deductions if you want to. Vinca Jan 2015 #42

Look at the numbers-there's not enough income to pay ANY tax much less tax I can deduct from. hobbit709 Jan 2015 #43

I was thinking of ways to increase your refund. Vinca Jan 2015 #44

0=0 hobbit709 Jan 2015 #45

Have you looked into an exemption? FBaggins Jan 2015 #52

This year I get to claim the 65 exemption. hobbit709 Jan 2015 #56

You own real estate though treestar Jan 2015 #53

It's paid off. But I can't sell it for enough to buy something affordable within 50 mi. of Austin hobbit709 Jan 2015 #57

Mine were $4,481 dumbcat Jan 2015 #54

Mine were a little over $2000 bhikkhu Jan 2015 #59

If that's your year's bill, I'd like to pay that. Tracer Jan 2015 #61

And? merrily Jan 2015 #66

My dad always told us to take a look around us at what our property taxes are buying. Most of it is jwirr Jan 2015 #71

Your dad was very wise. We need more like him around today. nt raccoon Jan 2015 #105

Mine are 2,759 which are close to yours yeoman6987 Jan 2015 #79

Oh that's the Florida house yeoman6987 Jan 2015 #81

I just paid half of mine. malokvale77 Jan 2015 #83

Did that come as a surprise to you? MineralMan Jan 2015 #84

Last year it went down $150 from the previous, this time it was up $300 from the previous. hobbit709 Jan 2015 #86

One year, during the bubble,a tax bill showed up with MORE than triple the amount of the prior bill. merrily Jan 2015 #92

If you own the property, you shouldn't have to pay anymore property taxes Reter Jan 2015 #89

Rand, you poor soul, is that you? merrily Jan 2015 #93

LOL Trailrider1951 Jan 2015 #95

No, I think health care should be completely free as well, Rand doesn't Reter Jan 2015 #98

Yes, but you pay for the electricity your TV uses every month. Same principle. merrily Feb 2015 #125

It's not the same Reter Feb 2015 #126

This message was self-deleted by its author Reter Jan 2015 #96

And you'd pay for schools by.... ? Recursion Jan 2015 #99

Higher taxes on those who can afford it, no more bailouts, foreign aid, etc. Reter Jan 2015 #104

Bailouts make the government money, and foreign aid costs less than PBS Recursion Jan 2015 #107

Paid first quarter today. 1278.36. Paper Roses Jan 2015 #94

Mine are usually due around June, but my home insurance is due Jamastiene Jan 2015 #100

Property taxes are very tough to pay for seniors living on SS. mnhtnbb Jan 2015 #102

Me too, but the town owes me some money too... Historic NY Jan 2015 #103

$14,800 this year on Long Island, just east... meaculpa2011 Jan 2015 #106

So how much of that went for richie riches' share? lonestarnot Jan 2015 #110

Lets be honest, you don't actually own your house in America AZ Progressive Jan 2015 #119

Then sell your property Motown_Johnny Jan 2015 #122

How fucking helpful. hobbit709 Jan 2015 #123