Homeowners pay property taxes that pay for schools in their area. Do you think homeowners without children should have to pay there taxes? why or why not?
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Explanation:
Local governments provided 45 percent of public school funding in 2013–14, and more than 80 percent came from the property tax. The federal government provided less than 9 percent of the total revenue of public schools, and state governments contributed 46 percent.
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The Local government allocates education funding from the revenue generated by property tax and other fundraising efforts. Local officials have the ability to influence the rate of change of property taxes that are used to fund local expenditures, including education.
Tricks for Lowering Your Property Tax Bill
Understand Your Tax Bill.
Ask for Your Property Tax Card.
Don't Build.
Limit Curb Appeal.
Research Thy Neighbors.
Walk the Home With the Assessor.
Allow the Assessor Access.
Look for Exemptions.
So you give a dollar (well, probably more than one) to the federal government in taxes. How does it get spent? It might surprise you to know that only about 2 cents of that dollar goes to education.