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ChosenUnWisely

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116. No I did not besides one cannot BK taxes

Reply to Shoulders of Giants (Reply #111)

Sat Jan 31, 2015, 05:37 PM

Jan 2015

if going BK is an option go for it, it is a business option and that is the way one has to look at their finances too, sometimes BK is the only option for both individuals or businesses.

The crazy part is after 2 years BK I was able to get a car loan with in 5 a mortgage. After 7 years it drops off and you never see anything about it again.

Single payer we could have had it but the Conservative Democrats did not want us to have it

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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