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FIND YOUR DREAM HOME OR APARTMENT
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#1
Monday, April 06, 2009 10:52:16 PM
I don't know who figured out the taes for property in Seattle area but they are about 3 grand short of the truth. State and local tax burden is 9.3% so the article is way low here tool Someone needs to research their facts before writing anymore of this nonesense.
#2
Tuesday, April 07, 2009 12:38:45 AM
Cedarc, You are correct in what you say. My taxes are $3,700.00. I wonder how they or whomever got their information?
#3
Tuesday, April 07, 2009 12:39:53 AM
18% sales tax in Washington is a low tax burden?? That's a bit nuts. Kind of like saying that Oregon has a low tax burden when the total per capita expenditure is 5th in the nation (the total state revenues from taxes, fees, etc. divided by the state population) after California, New York, Massachusettes, etc..
#4
Tuesday, April 07, 2009 1:10:04 AM
I have a modest 2000 SQ FT home on less than 1/4 acre lot and my taxes are over 5K Who ever wrote this article is giving very misleading info.
#5
Tuesday, April 07, 2009 1:17:41 AM
I agree. I don't know where they are getting their information from. I'm from Chicago which is in Cook County. I was under the impression that we had the highest property taxes in the country (they are over $2000 short for me and a 1 bedroom condo). Our sales tax is 10.25%, or 11.25% if you are in the loop. We also have the $.05 bottled water tax and a 33% tax on parking. I hope Illinois politicians, esp Mayor Daily do not read this. They'll just use it as justification to raise them further.
#6
Tuesday, April 07, 2009 1:48:02 AM
Tax info for Chicago is wrong too. chicago has the highest sales tax rate is U.S.
Article writer from same school's of journalism reporting on democrat's excesses...or not.
#7
Tuesday, April 07, 2009 2:27:20 AM
I have to agree with some of the earlier comments. Having been born/raised in NH (now living in Florida) the Real Estate tax is overwhelming. Given that there is no sales or income tax the state makes up for this in real estate as well as vehicle registrations. But here is the bottom line, if people aren't working the taxes could be zero it's still going to be a painful experience. Government has got to wake up and realize that 'the people' are hurting far more than investors and it's not just at a monetary level but at a social & survival level.
#8
Tuesday, April 07, 2009 3:02:14 AM
Southern cities (deep south) traditionally have lower taxes, I'm surprised that more cities was not listed.
#9
Tuesday, April 07, 2009 3:15:33 AM
I do not know where you got your info from. I live in Nashville, TN which has no City or State tax. The property tax on autos are really low. I am originally from Kansas City, MO where people are taxed with City, State, County and ridiculous property taxes and it was a welcome change.
#10
Tuesday, April 07, 2009 3:24:01 AM
Chicago!!!!! Are you kidding?? It cost five bucks now to park at a meter for an hour in the city. Cook Co. has one of the highest sales tax in the country. Who ever wrote this must be somk'n grass clippings. CRAZY!
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