Moultonborough Taxes

[ITD]

Originally Posted by PeterG

You seem to be suggesting that there is something wrong with tax collections (not tax rates, but actual dollars collected) increasing each year. Actually, the opposite is true--there would be something strange if tax collections did not increase. Governments are affected by inflation in the same way it hits the rest of the economy. Teachers, policemen, road crews and other people need to be paid each year, and those salaries and benefits need to rise just to keep those folks at the same level.

From your signature it looks like you're lucky enough to enjoy the lake as a second home--a luxury few government employees can afford. So maybe a few extra dollars a year isn't so bad?

Ah, no, actually I didn't suggest that at all. You are welcome to start another side thread on that if you like, but don't put words in my mouth.

[longislander]

Yes that's what I thought, I couldn't really understand what your meaning was. My point is that except for the state and county portion, the town tax rate is meaningless in that changes due to adjustments in valuation do not lower your tax as a rule. The amount of tax is decided at town meeting (Moultonboro), the tax rate is calculated from this total levy divided by the total town valuation, giving the town portion tax rate. The the state and county are added to that number.

Bottom line, increasing property values ( note the plural here) do not increase your real estate taxes.

The MoBo tax rate is not meaningless, if you comprehend the efforts to reduce expenses, performed by the Town Administrator, and the some degree, the Select Board. Not to mention, some of us town residents that attend budget meetings and BoS meetings. Some of us actually understand the legal difference between an Advisory Budget Committee and an Official Budget Committee, and lobby for the latter. Some of us recognize a reduction in town expense, reflects in less tax rate.

You seem to be very confused how a tax, not a rate, is determined.

Bottom line, increasing property values ( note the plural here) do not increase your real estate taxes.

Mathematical nonsense!

Increasing property values, plural, multiplied by a a static tax rate will increase taxes. Static or lower property values, plural, multiplied by a higher tax rate will increase taxes.

Property values, might reflect market value ... MIGHT, but is more than likely lower than market value. The assessment values are done periodically ... not looking at a real estate flyer.

I couldn't really understand what your meaning was.

Understandable! God might be able help!

You don't have to TRY to explain how the tax rate is determined. It is self-explanatory.

[ITD]

Originally Posted by longislander

The MoBo tax rate is not meaningless, if you comprehend the efforts to reduce expenses, performed by the Town Administrator, and the some degree, the Select Board. Not to mention, some of us town residents that attend budget meetings and BoS meetings. Some of us actually understand the legal difference between an Advisory Budget Committee and an Official Budget Committee, and lobby for the latter. Some of us recognize a reduction in town expense, reflects in less tax rate.

You seem to be very confused how a tax, not a rate, is determined.




Mathematical nonsense!

Increasing property values, plural, multiplied by a a static tax rate will increase taxes. Static or lower property values, plural, multiplied by a higher tax rate will increase taxes.

Property values, might reflect market value ... MIGHT, but is more than likely lower than market value. The assessment values are done periodically ... not looking at a real estate flyer.



Understandable! God might be able help!

You don't have to TRY to explain how the tax rate is determined. It is self-explanatory.

I'm not confused, you are, it's too late tonight, reread my posts, maybe I'll try again tomorrow.