Trump was the cause of the disaster in Afghanistan. The treaty he signed with the Taliban required the U.S. to withdraw so many troops that the remaining troops could no longer defend themselves. As a result they were required to withdraw.
With regard to property taxes, I'm perplexed as to how local taxes are different for rich vs. poor households. The rate is the same for all properties; the actual tax calculation is a function of rate (same for all) times the value (per individual property). That said, the "burden" of the taxes paid may represent a higher proportion of any one individual's household budget. This is true of all expenses.
If the studies looked at taxes and fees imposed then one would have to uphold the notion that costs for say, garbage removal, should be disproportionately assessed to those economically more fortunate. The cost to remove garbage from the rich is the same as the cost to remove garbage from the poor. Some may assert that removing garbage from poor neighborhoods is actually more costly but that's a conversation for another day; let's not talk trash here.
I believe the word of caution is being careful what one asks for. Having lived in a number of communities and experienced the level of service provided, I'll say that Iowa has a track record of providing top-notch service for the money paid. When I moved to Colorado I was shocked at the annual tax on my home. It was 1/2 of what I paid in Bettendorf. As time went on I understood why.
Its not the TAX Rate on your property that is the problem. It is the Assessed value of your home---If you have a one million dollar home that is valued at half that price, you are getting a 50% reduction in your property taxes. The RATE is the same for each homeowner.
In Iowa the counties are getting less money from the STATE every year, meanwhile the Iowa state budget has a surplus of around $5 billion dollars plus their rainy day fund.
Trump was the cause of the disaster in Afghanistan. The treaty he signed with the Taliban required the U.S. to withdraw so many troops that the remaining troops could no longer defend themselves. As a result they were required to withdraw.
Hi Ed,
With regard to property taxes, I'm perplexed as to how local taxes are different for rich vs. poor households. The rate is the same for all properties; the actual tax calculation is a function of rate (same for all) times the value (per individual property). That said, the "burden" of the taxes paid may represent a higher proportion of any one individual's household budget. This is true of all expenses.
If the studies looked at taxes and fees imposed then one would have to uphold the notion that costs for say, garbage removal, should be disproportionately assessed to those economically more fortunate. The cost to remove garbage from the rich is the same as the cost to remove garbage from the poor. Some may assert that removing garbage from poor neighborhoods is actually more costly but that's a conversation for another day; let's not talk trash here.
I believe the word of caution is being careful what one asks for. Having lived in a number of communities and experienced the level of service provided, I'll say that Iowa has a track record of providing top-notch service for the money paid. When I moved to Colorado I was shocked at the annual tax on my home. It was 1/2 of what I paid in Bettendorf. As time went on I understood why.
Put it all on the table but carve judiciously.
Its not the TAX Rate on your property that is the problem. It is the Assessed value of your home---If you have a one million dollar home that is valued at half that price, you are getting a 50% reduction in your property taxes. The RATE is the same for each homeowner.
In Iowa the counties are getting less money from the STATE every year, meanwhile the Iowa state budget has a surplus of around $5 billion dollars plus their rainy day fund.