I have a place contest my taxes every year.
I pay them 50% of what they get knocked off.
Really hard to contest my appraisal when I think that my house values is probably $50k-$80k more than the tax appraisal.
I have a place contest my taxes every year.
I pay them 50% of what they get knocked off.
But will it be when the "bubble" pops? Honest, this market is crayzie.Really hard to contest my appraisal when I think that my house values is probably $50k-$80k more than the tax appraisal.
Problem is that many don’t realize the effect it has on their rent so they vote for stupid and expensive bonds for stupid and expensive projects.
Yep, no value added taxes. Thats what those dopes in the EU allowed to happen. Product prices skyrocket. Mismanagement is the real problem. Look at the corruption that happened in the DISD.High taxes are merely the manifestation of profligate spending. The type of tax does NOT change the real problem!
The worst thing that can happen is to have any of the current VISIBLE taxes replaced with consumption or value added taxes, since they get buried in the “cost” of the items and thus become invisible and no longer the subject of complaints of the screwed electorate. (Nirvana for the career politicians.j
I'd in many ways be very OK with taxes being shifter away from arbitrary property value and moved to sales and income taxes.I dont mind property taxes since we have no state income tax, however it’d be nice if they’d cap it at 1-2% in total. We’re paying close to $4500 on a house that is only worth $135k.
I was paying close to 10% in state income tax (back in CA).
govt that governs least governs bestI'd in many ways be very OK with taxes being shifter away from arbitrary property value and moved to sales and income taxes.
Because as was pointed out earlier, my property is only valued at what it last sold for. And they may not be able to raise the tax rate, but an appraiser can "value" your property to make you pay more. It's like taxing unrealized capitol gains.
I do think the more important conversation is what spending to cut. I am all for a bare bones government with super low taxes.
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As someone pointed out earlier (TJ?), the COMPLETE tax burden in Texas is still one of the lowest in the country. That is what one must examine. Tax is tax. Does not matter what form it takes.
No new taxes, as the old will somehow never quite be discontinued.
Got a card in the mail from Don Huffines. He claimed he would get rid of property tax. Said it was too complicated to put on the card but to look at his campaign website. Here is what he says about eliminating property tax... What in the state's budget would he whack to pay for schools and our emergency service district (read local VFD) etc. While it would be wonderful to stop paying the county for services, this sounds a bit like smoke and mirrors as he wants the state to pick up the tab and where does this money come from? Better budget management? RIght.
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Texans deserve to own their homes truly. Our state has some of the highest property taxes in the nation. Skyrocketing property taxes prevent hardworking families from true homeownership by forcing them to pay ever-increasing payments, much like rent, to the government.
The key to property tax elimination is strong leadership—and that leadership starts at the top. Texas needs a governor who wants to provide property tax relief and who will step up to lead the legislature.
It’s time to provide Texans with relief from skyrocketing property taxes. We can phase out the property tax system entirely.
All Texans will get to vote on a constitutional amendment that I will task the legislature to deliver. This amendment will ensure that no reversal can take place after your property taxes start going down. It could be eliminated in as little as 10 years.
Principles that will lead to property tax elimination are below:
We have the most creative and innovative minds in Texas. We have the solutions to get the job done and provide relief for hard-working citizens.
- Phase-out the property tax system entirely
- Allow Texans to vote on a constitutional amendment that puts property taxes on a path to zero
- Place a stronger cap on state spending and then prioritize our budget to guarantee that public schools are fully fundedas school property taxes are phased out
- End the largest portion of property taxes, the public school portion, before the end of my time as governor
- Implement cuts to wasteful programs that don’t serve Texans
- Ensure that consumption tax swaps are slow and gradual as property taxes fall significantly. Income taxes are off the table
Texans deserve real leadership, and they need it now. People are literally being taxed out of their homes. It’s unacceptable that Texans can spend decades doing the right thing, paying off their mortgage, only to lose their home due to skyrocketing property taxes.
The government doesn’t own your home—you do!
Perhaps it just needs for citizens to attend school board meetings and ask questions. And vote in reform minded school board candidates.I agree with this. We need to look at the overall picture taking into account everything.
I personally don't want an income tax. I do think there should be relief for retired folks on smaller incomes to be able to stay in their homes. There might be already, I don't know because I"m way far away from that point.
That said, property taxes still need reform. I think it's a bit absurd that the ISDs are allowed to be their own taxing entity. Teachers continuously say they need better wages. Considering the amount of money the districts collect, where does it go?
The government school system in this state needs a massive overhaul for a variety of reasons.
There is a lot of mismanagement and corruption in school districts.I agree with this. We need to look at the overall picture taking into account everything.
I personally don't want an income tax. I do think there should be relief for retired folks on smaller incomes to be able to stay in their homes. There might be already, I don't know because I"m way far away from that point.
That said, property taxes still need reform. I think it's a bit absurd that the ISDs are allowed to be their own taxing entity. Teachers continuously say they need better wages. Considering the amount of money the districts collect, where does it go?
The government school system in this state needs a massive overhaul for a variety of reasons.
I can’t think of any instance in my life where folks have been able to vote in people who actually shrink whatever bureaucracy they overseePerhaps it just needs for citizens to attend school board meetings and ask questions. And vote in reform minded school board candidates.
I have seen it at the school board level. Some at county level. Above that, you are right.I can’t think of any instance in my life where folks have been able to vote in people who actually shrink whatever bureaucracy they oversee
There is a lot of mismanagement and corruption in school districts.
We recommended a $692.67 million bond which passed during the vote. It remains the second largest bond in NISD history, only being surpassed in 2018 (a $848.91 million bond).
Only two NISD bonds have failed since 1949 (1957 and 1992).
Northside ISD Voters have passed almost $2.5 billion in bond construction programs since 1995.
And there are a lot of school districts that do an excellent job managing their budgets.
Only two NISD bonds have failed since 1949 (1957 and 1992).
Northside ISD Voters have passed almost $2.5 billion in bond construction programs since 1995.