taxing "unpermitted" structures

[kalakoa]

Well put, however it's worth noting that the "tax man" is only looking for "taxable" things; if you don't cooperate (like a "good little citizen") they can always follow up with a "structural integrity review", a "health code violation", or possibly "manufacture of a controlled substance". Building inspectors, Dept of Health, and the Police all have "right of entry" along with a blanket waiver.

Also, don't assume that "paying more taxes" will ever translate into "getting more services". If you live in one of the "worthless tour helicopter flyover subdivisions", you're still not getting a paved road no matter how much you pay in property tax.