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This article starts with a conclusion and works backwards without any legitimate attempt at analysis. For example, I have no idea on what basis one could argue
by amscanne 10y ago
This article starts with a conclusion and works backwards without any legitimate attempt at analysis.
For example, I have no idea on what basis one could argue that a fixed "real estate fee" is more rational, effective or fairer than conventional property taxes.
> This is the same for everyone no matter what the assessed value of the dwelling. The fee is $12 a month for our co-op apartment in Stockholm. If we owned the same property in Madison, our taxes would be $18,000 a year.
Is their co-op apartment worth $2mm USD or something?
The argument that Sweden achieves better outcomes overall is valid, but that doesn't make every thing they do perfect.
- maxsilver 10y ago> Is their co-op apartment worth $2mm USD or something? As expats in Sweden, they might not live in Wisconsin often enough for it to be considered their "primary residence" or homestead, and might have to pay a higher tax rate because of that. I don't know about Wisconsin, but in Michigan if you can't claim primary residency exemption, your property taxes automatically jump up by roughly 50%