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99. Because of Prop 13 in CA, million+ dollar properties pay less than $7K

Wed Sep 19, 2012, 01:22 AM

Sep 2012

Because they are held by trusts or corporations that have held them since 1978 when Prop 13 went into effect and has kept their taxable value at a fraction of current market value.

The Republicans got Prop 13 passed by claiming it would help the elderly stay in their homes. Instead, it has been a windfall for the rich and big business, while starving schools and local governments.

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My facebook post today-was it a mistake? [View all] il_lilac Sep 2012 OP

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How do you pay over $7000.00 in property tax living below the poverty level? former-republican Sep 2012 #19

It ain't easy! il_lilac Sep 2012 #21

wow former-republican Sep 2012 #22

Because of Prop 13 in CA, million+ dollar properties pay less than $7K SunSeeker Sep 2012 #99

Have you contacted a tax professional? $7,000 is absurd, that is $583/mo. progree Sep 2012 #102

My Guess Is liberalmike27 Sep 2012 #122

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P.S... Rider3 Sep 2012 #36

I know il_lilac Sep 2012 #42

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I certainly don't think so. You didn't reveal anything traceable, and you put another human face on calimary Sep 2012 #38

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I did the same thing hollysmom Sep 2012 #60

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In my book, it's Romney and people who beleive this crap who should be ashamed CitizenPatriot Sep 2012 #65

Many other people also didn't pay any income taxes, to name a couple, Pepsico, General Electric. DrewFlorida Sep 2012 #66

no mistake. Ken Burch Sep 2012 #68

Nice Post malaise Sep 2012 #70

K and R ~ you did the right thing! goclark Sep 2012 #71

re My facebook post today-was it a mistake? allan01 Sep 2012 #72

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WHY are you feeling ashamed? Because Romney made you feel that way? mainer Sep 2012 #74

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Blessings to you and your children NEWYORKDEM Sep 2012 #77

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... progressoid Sep 2012 #84

good for you. we're all in this together and some of our fellow americans need to wake up roscoeroscoe Sep 2012 #85

IMO, you shouldn't be ashamed to post the truth justiceischeap Sep 2012 #86

Don't be ashamed. Be angry. zentrum Sep 2012 #87

7000+ in property taxes... deaniac21 Sep 2012 #93

Thank you for asking this question. joeglow3 Sep 2012 #98

I live in Illinois il_lilac Sep 2012 #121

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I'd like to call myself a scientist too Victor_c3 Sep 2012 #115

I'm honored to have you as a fellow citizen. kellytore Sep 2012 #108

you had me up until 7000 in property taxes part tjwash Sep 2012 #110

No. see post#113 nt il_lilac Sep 2012 #117

Try living around New York City Victor_c3 Sep 2012 #119

It's time for all of us to stand up. 99Forever Sep 2012 #111

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re:property taxes il_lilac Sep 2012 #113

Your property taxes don't seem off to me at all. Jennicut Sep 2012 #114

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Once again thank you! il_lilac Sep 2012 #125

I thought about your post all night Tumbulu Sep 2012 #126

we are NOT victims il_lilac Sep 2012 #128

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Everyone's circumstances are different. I pay no taxes. I am retired. However juajen Sep 2012 #132

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