A couple of articles in the regional mainstream media report that Republicans are getting ready to propose a constitutional amendment on property taxes. It would limit property tax increases to a certain formula. This is very much needed, but it will not completely shield us from property tax increases. It […]
Category: Tax and Spend
Guilford And Forsyth Both Property Tax Abusers
A study by the John Locke Foundation reveals that both Guilford and Forsyth Counties increased their property tax revenues greater than population growth and inflation should have justified. Data was examined over the last ten years. If there is any consolation to be found in the study, it is that […]
Guilford County Commissioners Heard From Property Owners
Sparks flew at the county commissioners’ meeting last night. A similar meeting took place at the Greensboro City Council earlier this week. Even if the county commissioners adopt a revenue-neutral property tax rate after the recent revaluations, some property owners will face steep tax hikes. Some fear they will lose […]
Guilford Property Taxes: Opposition Emerging?
The entire county is now concerned about property tax revaluations. Pat Tillman– one of the county commissioners– says he has as many as four votes in support of a revenue-neutral property tax rate. There are currently only two Republicans on the nine-member board. That means as many as two Democrats […]
Tax Rebellion
I wonder how these great men would react to the taxes we have today:
12 Appropriations Bills Passed
This has not happened in a long time. Remain mindful there is still plenty of junk in those bills: “I'm almost 6 years into this. I didn't think we'd see that day”@RepTiffany says he’s impressed at how 12 Appropriation Bills passed the House on Thursday believing this is a starting […]
Speaker From The Floor
There is no truth to the rumor that it occurred in Greensboro or Guilford County. But it could have: Our Town Council keeps raising taxes. So I showed up with an English Lord’s wig to speak in *favor* of taxes. “If you can’t pay your taxes…don’t be poor.” pic.twitter.com/mD64UTUkB1 — […]
Proportion Of Federal Taxes Spent On Fraud
If the below is true, the implications would be absolutely staggering: (HT: Fred) this is shocking: > US collects $2.4T in income tax, but spends $1.5T on fraud > if we didn't have to pay for fraud, only $900b would need to be collected > this means anyone with less […]
Greensboro Realtor Association Leader Expects 50% Increase In Property Valuations
The story is found here. If true, that would be a devastating impact on many homeowners who reside in Guilford County because the new numbers will directly impact property taxes. Our leaders need to speak clearly on this issue regarding what they plan to do about this. It should be […]
John Blust Pushing State Limits On Property Taxes
He knows the people of Guiford County are at risk of facing mammoth increases. Scott Yost, Rhino Times: (I am excerpting heavily) A warning came through clearly recently from longtime Guilford County legislator Rep. John Blust during remarks to the Summerfield Town Council, where he said residents should brace themselves for […]