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Would you favor an increased sales tax in order to reduce property taxes?

Most local governments in the United States impose a property tax as a principal source of revenue. This tax may be imposed on real estate or personal property. The tax is nearly always computed as the fair market value of the property times an assessment ratio times a tax rate. Values are determined by local officials, and may be disputed by property owners. A primary advantage of a property tax over a sales tax or income tax is that the revenue always equals the tax levy, unlike the other taxes, which can result in shortfalls producing budget deficits. The property tax always produces the required revenue for municipalities' tax levies. Property owners, especially seniors, believe the tax is unfair and does not represent the owner's ability to pay.

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  @975RWZP from Ohio  answered…4yrs4Y

No, but convert the a land value tax

 @BD9MVMY from Ohio  answered…1mo1MO

No, people in homes are struggling to keep their housing. Maybe a small fee to charge everyone as a sales tax cap instead of per purchase, cost of living is already high, high sales tax isnt great on people shopping daily.

 @9QYZ2LM from Ohio  answered…2yrs2Y

NO, Ban property tax, limit income tax to 10% and ban tax on the sale of food, medical supplies, medications and other essentials

 @9N4LS6F from Ohio  answered…2yrs2Y

I think property prices in general are too high. property tax would be nice if it could be lowered, but I don't think it's the biggest problem.

 @9HTRZNCRepublican from Ohio  answered…2yrs2Y

i think either way its a lose lose situation. i think all prices should decrease because a lot of people are struggling.

 @94L5M5V from Ohio  answered…4yrs4Y

No, abolish taxes entirely

 @923VKFZ from Ohio  answered…4yrs4Y

No, but decrease tax rates for senior citizens who have a net worth under $2 million.

 @8ZPVWLK from Ohio  answered…4yrs4Y

No, replace property taxes with income taxes.

 @8YMN23J from Ohio  answered…4yrs4Y

I feel that property should not be taxed after you purchase.

 @8L9TTGJConstitution from Ohio  answered…6yrs6Y

No because tax increases never go away and tax cuts / reductions always get overturned or expire

 @8L64CJ5 from Ohio  answered…6yrs6Y

Insufficient knowledge.

 @8KW2LW7 from Ohio  answered…6yrs6Y

No, you shouldn't pay taxes on money spent after paying on money earned.

 @8JXKCZR from Ohio  answered…6yrs6Y

No, ALL Taxation Is Theft

 @8JX9P78 from Ohio  answered…6yrs6Y

I don't have enough knowledge about this subject to form an informed opinion.

 @8HJG69R from Ohio  answered…6yrs6Y

Don’t care pay one way or another

 @8H64JFSPeace and Freedom from Ohio  answered…6yrs6Y

No there are too many taxes in this country

 @8GYMMB6 from Ohio  answered…6yrs6Y

Yes, but increased sales taxes only on non-essential goods.

 @8FMGVDB from Ohio  answered…6yrs6Y

No, sales taxes target poorer people who spend more of their money, while property taxes target the wealthy who traditionally have more more of their wealth tied up in assets they don't spend.

 @8F9ZPBNIndependent from Ohio  answered…6yrs6Y

Everyone would pay a sales tax. Why punish people who want to own their own homes with more sales taxes.

 @8CVRB77Republican from Ohio  answered…6yrs6Y

There shouldn't be taxes that were mentioned.

 @8C8JLSR from Ohio  answered…6yrs6Y

Abolish all taxes immediately

 @9SY2VRB from Ohio  answered…2yrs2Y

Yes, property taxes rates do not reflect the owners ability to pay

pay wadges continue to increase and decrease

 @9SY2VRB from Ohio  answered…2yrs2Y

Yes, property taxes rates do not reflect the owners ability to pay

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 @9RNVPZV from Ohio  answered…2yrs2Y

Property tax on home

Property Tax should be low and affordable if you live in the home, it is your only home, and it is worth less than 500k. People with more than one home, rental properties, and very expensive homes should pay higher property taxes, because they can afford to.

 @9CDNYL4Forward from Ohio  answered…3yrs3Y

Yes, but increasing the sales tax could have unintended consequences such as reducing consumer spending and hurting local businesses

 @8YQ3PP5 from Ohio  answered…4yrs4Y

End property and income taxes

 @8JXZNBLSocialist from Ohio  answered…6yrs6Y

reform to flat tax

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