She should have known then.
I wasn’t aware that she was once state auditor.
I’m from Canada and our tax structure is much easier to navigate. Our taxes might be higher, but we don’t nickel and dime people however we can to get the taxes.
The personal property tax (cars, boats, etc) is reduced each year depending on the value of the vehicle. We also pay property tax on our home and land which is quite low.
All in all, this combination of taxes is still lower than Iowa, Minnesota or other states and much lower than Illinois.
In order to get new tags for your car, you have to bring proof of having paid last year’s car tax. We have two boats, a pickup truck and a car (but no airplane.) Taxes on all amount to less than $350.