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My "Off-Season" state, which is nearly tied with NH for 46th place in personal tax burden, has only moderate property taxes and only 7% sales tax; however, it is the recently-raised property taxes that has caused my "Off-Season" state to lose population!

Originally Posted by OCDACTIVE

"...I only feel that the less loop holes are exploited the less the government will have to tighten their grip on us..."

I always capitalize The Government, to illustrate that it is becoming more—and more—"a fearful master".

(Toad, starting soon, I'm "stealing" your signature. )

Originally Posted by OCDACTIVE

Has ANYONE ever made a GAIN on the sale of a boat? I don't think that has historically ever been possible.

Like the recent auction of the 1950's Chris-Craft "Sea Witch" of Lake Winnipesaukee, it's done on occasion. The boat needs a good brand, an interesting "history", and would (more than likely) be constructed of wood!

Originally Posted by Wolfeboro_Baja

"...Actually, no but sometimes, the government is the only answer to some things! Let's face it, unless there's a profit to be made, private business isn't usually interested in helping people..."

"Helping people" is what a lawyer-acquaintance says he does.

It's odd that a bordering state permits its taxpayers the option of paying the former state income tax rate—which was higher! And a few taxpayers DO!

1) Two bordering states (including Maine) hire Government workers to 'tighten their grip on people'. That is not the way to put people to work—as it increases taxation. (Even worse, when we're taxed for their pension and the person who replaces them).

2) "Private business" provides tax relief, gainful employment—and, indeed—could put The Government out of the welfare business by withholding The Government's take of "business tax".

3) In eleven months, listen for these selective "phraseologies":

"Going forward" and..."He's For The People"—then vote for the other guy!