It was very nice having an extra day off yesterday. I got another load of laundry done and vacuumed the downstairs. I did not watch any of the inauguration. None of it much interests me anymore, as I have pretty much lost faith in all politicians.
Guess what's coming up this year? Property tax assessments! Oh joy. (it's every 2 years in my state). They said it will likely be 20% increase this go round, which means ours will probably be 30% or more. Our state legislature is finally trying to work on a "fix". There is a bill they are going to try to pass, that so far, would add a homestead reduction and increase property taxes for those with vacation/2nd homes. Based on the info so far and based on our current assessed value and mill rate, if this homestead reduction passes we would save about $1000 a year in property taxes. I'll believe it when I see it. Any savings we might get will just get eaten up by the ever increasing assessed value and increasing budgets they base the tax mills on.
My guess is they are going to get this homestead reduction passed, just in time for the new assessments to come out, so they can say they've now "fixed" the problem and they aren't screwing the taxpayers. They are doing us a favor, LOL.
With my grocery list, I just added ketchup, as the bottle is getting below half and I don't have any extra in the pantry. I've always bought Heinz, but I added a small 24oz bottle of great value brand to give a try. If it tastes the same/ok, then on a 32 oz comparable size, that will save $3.07. Fingers crossed it will be good. For the most part dh just uses a little bit on his morning egg sandwich. If it doesn't work out, well then I'm only out $1.28 to try it.
This post seems to be taking me forever to finish up today - so I guess I'll call it good.
We actually prefer the GV ketchup. It’s been so long since I bought Heinz, but everyone complained. I don’t really eat ketchup so the cheap one is fine for what I use it for-a topping of ketchup, mustard and brown sugar for meatloaf.
ReplyDeleteI still question whether they will have the balls to actually tax the rich part time people more in property taxes. Governor Greg has been actively encouraging those people to come here. But your scenario is absolutely accurate for how it will go if they do pass something. My homeowners insurance went up 25% this year. I was expecting it, but it was still a shock when I saw the amount. Our house is paid for so it’s easier for us to absorb all these increases.
Diane
It feels like you dealt with the property tax last year! Toronto had two increases in the last two years BUT we pay low taxes all things considered. I never care which ketchup I use, once it's the right price.
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