10-31-2009, 04:28 PM
quote:After looking at numerous houses and the property taxes, I agree. We were paying just over $3400 per year on our former house in rural, Central Illinois. Two acres, 2000sf, zoned agricultural and valued around $150k. Add in 6.5% sales tax on goods (no tax on services though) 10% on restaurants, 1% on food and 3.5% income tax.
Originally posted by JerryCarr
...Having said all that, property taxes here are among the lowest you will find anywhere in the USA, and I am grateful for at least that much.
The problem here is the government's waste - way too many friends and family are employed - that push paperwork around and award bids to those same friends and relatives. The governor should have pushed for a 10% reduction in admin staff. At the least, a complete hiring freeze is in order.