03-20-2021, 06:03 PM
(03-20-2021, 03:57 AM)Kaimana Wrote:(03-20-2021, 01:54 AM)kalakoa Wrote: you're going to avoid paying state taxes even though this tax hike wouldn't affect you?
State/County lack any fiscal responsibility; tax increases are inevitable, and they will affect everyone whether directly or indirectly. Better to be prepared than scramble for a strategy at the last minute.
Probably should move to somewhere that is fiscally responsible then instead of basically stealing while everyone else pays taxes.
1. If you think everyone else is paying (their fair share of) taxes here you're naive. Look at the property taxes on our largest land owners. Look at the tax breaks and free infrastructure work they receive.
2. The county has been stealing from Puna for decades through lack of services and roads. Should we pay for services not received?
In any case, my (local) work is such that I can't structure my income like kalakoa, so I guess I'll still be on the hook...