Posted on 06/02/2008 1:55:29 PM PDT by Titus Quinctius Cincinnatus
That's pretty scary. We have a state income tax but it's not particularly onerous, a sliding scale running up to 5%, sales tax in our county is 6% (that's 4% state + 2% local options that have to be voted on periodically), and there's a property assessment that includes a school tax. Around 28 mills so it's not too bad. No trash collection, we pay a private hauler or visit the scenic landfill, where they charge around 7 bucks for a pickup truck load. Water is pay as you go.
Real estate transfer tax was $1 per $1,000 in sales price last time I checked. Far as I know it hasn't changed in years. It's handy when you're checking comparables because even if the deed doesn't have the purchase price on it, the telltale real estate tax stamp is there.
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