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Old 12-01-2007, 05:02 PM   #6
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Originally Posted by radar4401
I recently renovated my house, and it would have cost me much more if there were a sales tax. Also, once they get a sales tax, it's too easy to raise it. My 2 cents worth.
um, you're missing a key point Radar. You may have escaped a one-time sales tax on the materials, but on your next property assessment, your property value will be assessed higher from the renovation, and you will pay more EVERY year from now on.
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