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It would in any sane system… which is to say, not in California. Here’s something to really blow your mind: After Prop 13 was passed, some subsequent Propositi

It would in any sane system… which is to say, not in California. Here’s something to really blow your mind: After Prop 13 was passed, some subsequent Propositions made property tax rate inheritable. That’s right, your kids and grandkids can inherit your below-market property tax rate. We have come full circle and returned to the system of landed nobility (with special tax privileges) that a war was fought to leave.

secabeen 4y ago
There's been some movement to repeal those provisions, and let me tell you, the Nextdoor Karens are very very unhappy that their kids aren't going to be able to live in their childhood home because they won't be able to afford the taxes.
- epistasis 4y ago
  The funny thing is that they can keep the low tax rates if they live in the home!! The just can't rent it out and continue the low tax rates.
  - reducesuffering 4y ago
    It’s primary home to primary home only and only $1m worth is prevented from being reassessed. $2m homes (majority in the Bay Area) will end up with new $1m assessed and pay $12.5k / year. Median taxes across the US are more like $5k / year.
    - epistasis 4y ago
      I'm not sure of the exact value of the median home in CA, but I think it may still be less than $1M (hopefully). Whereas rent for that Bay Area home is how many thousands per year? Probably $60k-100k, and not subject to a 2% annual increase? $12.5k is an absolute steal. Makes me think that we should have greater estate taxes. Maybe limit inheritance to 5x the median annual income in the area or something like that. Capitalism does not function well when wealth becomes a caste system.
jjav 4y ago
> Here’s something to really blow your mind: After Prop 13 was passed, some subsequent Propositions made property tax rate inheritable. This was mostly repealed a few years ago.

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It would in any sane system… which is to say, not in California. Here’s something to really blow your mind: After Prop 13 was passed, some subsequent Propositi

by labcomputer 4y ago

secabeen 4y ago
There's been some movement to repeal those provisions, and let me tell you, the Nextdoor Karens are very very unhappy that their kids aren't going to be able to live in their childhood home because they won't be able to afford the taxes.
- epistasis 4y ago
  The funny thing is that they can keep the low tax rates if they live in the home!! The just can't rent it out and continue the low tax rates.
  - reducesuffering 4y ago
    It’s primary home to primary home only and only $1m worth is prevented from being reassessed. $2m homes (majority in the Bay Area) will end up with new $1m assessed and pay $12.5k / year. Median taxes across the US are more like $5k / year.
    - epistasis 4y ago
      I'm not sure of the exact value of the median home in CA, but I think it may still be less than $1M (hopefully). Whereas rent for that Bay Area home is how many thousands per year? Probably $60k-100k, and not subject to a 2% annual increase? $12.5k is an absolute steal. Makes me think that we should have greater estate taxes. Maybe limit inheritance to 5x the median annual income in the area or something like that. Capitalism does not function well when wealth becomes a caste system.
jjav 4y ago
> Here’s something to really blow your mind: After Prop 13 was passed, some subsequent Propositions made property tax rate inheritable. This was mostly repealed a few years ago.