If you get a check or a benefit from the federal government, it was collected by the IRS, the business end of government largess.
Actually, the quote is from Chief Justice John Marshall.
How far we’ve come from that Court ...
Personally, I oppose property taxes of any kind because one can NEVER own a property that is subjected to annual taxation. The government is the landlord and the tenant can remain a tenant so long as they pay their rent.
Abolish property taxes and abolish the abuse of property taxes.
This selling of tax liens is ripe for abuse. VA handles it differently and while on the surface it looks more harsh, it actually is more fair. Here they don’t sell your tax lien, they sell your property outright if the taxes are more than a couple years delinquent. Its harsh but the property is sold at public auctions that are well attended and the prices received are close to market price. The property owner is entitled to the excess after payment of taxes and any other liens.
I don’t like that it happens but the local governments do bend over backwards to prevent it.