I'm getting ROBBED here in IL! I'm paying $8,500 on a home valued at just about $300k.
NY property taxes look like a BARGAIN compared to IL! It's Sunday so I don't even want to do the calc to see the difference in tax rates ... don't need to start cursing as we get ready to go to church.
You have to admit it’s quite an accomplishment to have high property taxes, a 5% state income tax, sales taxes up to 9.25%, AND still run a ginormous pension deficit.
“NY property taxes look like a BARGAIN compared to IL!”
I’m sure neither are a bargain, but consider also the additional school taxes, State and local income taxes and sales taxes.
The vast majority of taxes are aimed at stealing from those that are hard working and successful, i.e. “income earners”.
Isn’t it great to be forced to pay more and more for the privilege of supporting those that take away more of your freedoms?