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Originally Posted by Woodsy
JPC... It’s truly amazing to me how ignorant and self centered some people are. Calling the residents of NH “Granite heads”? Really what is wrong with you? You come here to this state as our GUEST, and use our (the citizens of NH) lake and then whine about having to pay the taxes on the property? Quite frankly, just leave.
I as a NH resident (Laconia) have no desire to pay any more in taxes than is required.
Woodsy
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Woodsy, I am a NH resident and have been for 30yrs. I've seen what happens to retired folks who can't afford the taxes and have been forced to sell. And I'm not just talking about the Lakes Region either. I used the term "GRANITE HEAD" to refer to people who just cannot see beyond the end of thier nose when it comes to different methods of taxation to releive the property tax burden (Sales/Income). As far as your concerened the current tax structure has been in place since the beginning of time and you don't want it to change. It benefits you the way it is now because your property value is probably much lower then lake front so your tax burden is also much lower.
Another thing, I keep hearing that lake front owners should stop whining about taxes when their property's valuation (net worth) is so high. That value means didly squat until you sell! See, if there was an income tax then the State could capitalize on the Capital Gains Tax.
I just hate the attitude "If you can't afford it, sell and get out"
I bet you didn't vote for Fernald who supported reducing property tax for an income tax. Seniors on fixed income would have little or no Income Tax.
Yes I know, I heard it also, all politicians are corrupt and they would steal our money if we gave them a chance. But I was brought up to beleive that "We The People" can make a difference.
Enough rambling on!