Spoken like a true self-absorbed property tax assessor living in a rental house, enjoying county-level freebees! 
That is precisely my point as well. Property tax extortion needs to be fixed at the federal level; since the states over-stepped their rights the moment they “invented” property taxes and removed the right for persons “to be secure in their homes” under threat of forced home seizure and extortion payments based on conjured-up yearly debt placed on unrealized property values.
This isn’t about how stuff gets funded – its about how Americans are being robbed of their wealth and homes. Those who argue the financial side of this American Theft, are probably benifiting financially in some way for this disgusting annual extortion of wealth to continue, at the expense of Elder-American Security…and their argument in defense of continuing property taxation is the same lame exuse used by all of them – them, pretending to be ‘brain-injured’ or mentally retarded, and unable to entertain the possibility that other resources could be found, instead of stealing grandma’s house for that critically needed $500 in back taxes. They are starting to sound like that ever-repeating radio song that instantly causes everyone in the area to reach toward the radio knob at the same time, for an immediate “station change”.
UPDATE: And hot off the presses…a brand new policy proposal was just now created to address the many concerns in this forum. A link to this proposal is provided below:
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It concerns me that retired fixed income homeowners are challenged with the bulk of their property taxes going towards the school systems.
Consider removing the portion of the taxes going to fund schools from retired homeowners or those without children or those who homeschool their children. Sales tax, utilities, annd other taxes are already very high. Eliminating taxes in one major area to then turn around and increase taxes in several others will not solve the problem. How are we going to increase American wealth if low income never increases. Make America rich and wealthy again by eliminating the burdening property tax.
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It should be federal law, not just state law, that property taxes end for seniors.
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Completely agree, if we are going to charge property taxes it should be a one time tax when you purchase the house and the taxes should be based on the unimproved value of the land to incentivize people to use the land productively, if you’d like you can roll that 1 time payment into your loan but it would be paid off at the same time as your mortgage
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As a retired person, I am drowning in TAX! It takes most of my annuity and is slated to go up again this year. I don’t want to lose my home but it is looking bad. Years ago the town I come from (not the current one I live in), had a policy of no property taxes after age 70. What a boon to the seniors. I suggest this as a possible alternative to ending them entirely. Thanks.
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Correct, which is why the push for flat sales tax is a big topic. With such the states should also goto the flat sales tax. This eliminates needless tax codes, complicated forms, and loopholes. It also would do away with governments asking you what you make. Which they have no reason of needing your financial income from your career. You also would no longer need to wonder who paid their taxes. Simple flat 5% 10% whatever was agreed upon. This would cover those expenses your referring to.
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And very importantly, in puts an end to discriminitory taxes that unfairly target a particular demographic (property owners) while letting others off completely (renters and distance commuters), in sharing what is supposed to be “shared community expenses”. A flat tax evenly spreads the burden of expenses across the widest possible demographic, I think.
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