3 ms·
There’s a certain amount of independence between municipalities, counties, states, and the federal government. Except in a minority of cases (e.g. NYC), it is
by andsoitis 11mo ago
There’s a certain amount of independence between municipalities, counties, states, and the federal government.
Except in a minority of cases (e.g. NYC), it is states and the federal government that taxes income and capital gains, and they are already not taxing citizens on the y realized value of their home.
So if one is upset about that, you have to take it up with local elections or introduce a measure with your state to prevent municipalities from levying this specific tax.
- galaxyLogic 11mo agoYes the idea of property taxes is NOT to tax based on increase in wealth, just the current amount of wealth. And it serves a good purpose in municipalities who have to make sure infrastructure such as roads power and sewage systems are paid somehow. More expensive houses typically require more of those.
- giaour 11mo agoI don't know what point you're trying to make. Are you saying that wealth should be taxed but only at the county/municipal level? Or are you saying wealth can't be taxed because of federalism?