Real Property Tax Relief
September 3, 2008 by dannycarroll · Comments Off
It’s property tax time again. With property tax payments due on September 30th, many of you may find your bill higher than last year. Unfortunately with property tax increases, Iowans may not have the ability to pay the higher tax. Income taxes may increase with higher income and sales taxes reflect a percentage of the item being purchased. If one has a higher salary or money for the item, then supposedly they have an ability to pay the increased tax. Not so with property taxes.
Family budgets under stress from higher gasoline, food and health care prices have less disposable income at the end of each month. I worry for those faced with higher property taxes and their decreased ability to pay. Policy makers both at the local level and in Des Moines should keep these people mind when considering state spending and the resulting increases in property taxes. Families, and those on a fixed income may be faced with cutting back on other living expenses in order to pay the tax.
Now more than ever, politicians need to show real restraint in frivolous government spending. Unfortunately we’ve seen just the opposite the past two years. I’m determined to do what I can reduce your tax burden if I’m fortunate enough to earn your vote come November.
As always, I look forward to speaking with you more as the campaign continues. As we work together to make Iowa better.
-Danny