Most local governments in the United States impose a property tax as a principal source of revenue. This tax may be imposed on real estate or personal property. The tax is nearly always computed as the fair market value of the property times an assessment ratio times a tax rate. Values are determined by local officials, and may be disputed by property owners. A primary advantage of a property tax over a sales tax or income tax is that the revenue always equals the tax levy, unlike the other taxes, which can result in shortfalls producing budget deficits. The property tax always produces the required revenue for municipalities' tax levies. Property owners, especially seniors, believe the tax is unfair and does not represent the owner's ability to pay.
43% Yes |
57% No |
33% Yes |
51% No |
8% Yes, but dramatically reduce government spending instead of raising taxes |
3% No, property taxes are the most reliable and consistent form of state revenue |
3% Yes, property taxes rates do not reflect the owners ability to pay |
3% No, but decrease tax rates for senior citizens |
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@8JCJLWV4yrs4Y
This seems like a state/local issue.
@8F9BXYW4yrs4Y
No as all taxes are theft and there should be neither sales nor a property tax
@5J6WQ7F3yrs3Y
Cut military spending by a lot and adopt a european tax system (denmark, finland, sweden, etc.) we would be able to afford almost every financial problem by cutting military spending.
@96QRRNP1yr1Y
No abolish property taxes instead.
@984945L1yr1Y
No, lower the sales and property taxes and implement a land value tax
@97YYXQ81yr1Y
Reform to Land Value Tax
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