Help. I cant afford the stuff I voted for

[Mr Natural]

Oh, look! Corporations got to keep more of their money! Yay!

Oh, wait. That meant other people had to pay more...

A key problem, critics say, is that the current system has shifted a disproportionate share of the burden of paying for schools and local services on homeowners, in favor of commercial and corporate interests who can afford to appeal their values and win big reductions year after year. The share of property taxes from homeowners to support public schools grew from 45 percent to 54 percent over a 12-year period, while commercial and industrial owners’ share has declined to less than 20 percent.

Gee, didn't I just point out this reality to you, martybegan, a few minutes ago?

And not surprisingly this has made Texas a booming state. When business is good home values increase. When you vote for more government spending your tax rates on your home increase. Stop spending so much fucking money on shit and lower the tax burden.

Schools, roads, police and fire protection, garbage collection.

You mean shit like that?

 

[Siete]

move to New Jersey ....

highest property taxes in the Nation

 

[Manonthestreet]

who can "afford" to appeal.....last I checked......in my state anyway there is no cost to appeal your valuation because I've done it.