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EBR Property Tax Bill
Posted on 11/26/18 at 10:56 am
Posted on 11/26/18 at 10:56 am
BREC, Libraries and COA
Good Lord. Now they want to raise Sales Taxes.
Good Lord. Now they want to raise Sales Taxes.
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Posted on 11/26/18 at 10:57 am to lsu13lsu
Terrebonne sheriffs office tried to raise taxes and people voted against
Votes matter breh
Votes matter breh
This post was edited on 11/26/18 at 10:58 am
Posted on 11/26/18 at 10:58 am to Thib-a-doe Tiger
quote:
Votes matter breh
We are beginning to be outnumbered in EBR it appears. Though I don't see BREC and COA passing on the next vote.
Posted on 11/26/18 at 11:00 am to lsu13lsu
AGREE! I buy my property and I get to pay taxes on it every year after that for Life! What the FAACK?
And, yes, the burden for all those taxes like library and BREC, etc. is disproportionate for property owners versus renters. Add to it the CATS Tax....everyone needs to pay their fair share for things they use like roads and public transportation / not just property owners!
I want all the improvements from MOVEBR, but gdamnit can EVERYONE PAY FOR IT, instead of just property owners? Add the 1/2 cent to gas tax and call it a day for God's sake?!?!?!
:END RANT:
EDIT - the MOVEBR tax is SALES TAX, not Property Tax, but like previously mentioned we already have the highest Sales Tax in the Nation.....I just think road improvements should be tied to Gas Taxes.
And, yes, the burden for all those taxes like library and BREC, etc. is disproportionate for property owners versus renters. Add to it the CATS Tax....everyone needs to pay their fair share for things they use like roads and public transportation / not just property owners!
I want all the improvements from MOVEBR, but gdamnit can EVERYONE PAY FOR IT, instead of just property owners? Add the 1/2 cent to gas tax and call it a day for God's sake?!?!?!
:END RANT:
EDIT - the MOVEBR tax is SALES TAX, not Property Tax, but like previously mentioned we already have the highest Sales Tax in the Nation.....I just think road improvements should be tied to Gas Taxes.
This post was edited on 11/26/18 at 11:11 am
Posted on 11/26/18 at 11:00 am to lsu13lsu
quote:
Now they want to raise Sales Taxes
It's only already some of the highest in the country at 11%, stop complaining.
For being a bed rock conservative state, politicians have found a way to fleece residents on tax policy.
Posted on 11/26/18 at 11:03 am to bamaswallows
quote:
CATS Tax
I forgot about CATS.
Posted on 11/26/18 at 11:11 am to lsu13lsu
How else will they pay for those commitee luncheons?
Posted on 11/26/18 at 11:20 am to lsu13lsu
I broke down the percentages for mine out of curiosity (live in St. George area):
Schools - 37.94%
Fire - 13.97%
Police - 13.09%
BREC - 12.63%
Library - 9.69%
General fund - 2.90%
EMS - 2.73%
Comite diversion canal - 2.10%
Council on Aging - 1.96%
Mosquito abatement - 1.85%
Assessor salary - 1.13%
Schools - 37.94%
Fire - 13.97%
Police - 13.09%
BREC - 12.63%
Library - 9.69%
General fund - 2.90%
EMS - 2.73%
Comite diversion canal - 2.10%
Council on Aging - 1.96%
Mosquito abatement - 1.85%
Assessor salary - 1.13%
Posted on 11/26/18 at 11:20 am to lsu13lsu
The library portion of the bill is absurd.
That being said they offer an absolute ton of free stuff on their website. So if you live in EBR use the library. You're paying out the arse for it.
That being said they offer an absolute ton of free stuff on their website. So if you live in EBR use the library. You're paying out the arse for it.
Posted on 11/26/18 at 11:22 am to lsu13lsu
60 acres of timberland, a residence, a small office building. Total property tax bill less than $1000.00 
Posted on 11/26/18 at 11:23 am to Brummy
I thought some of this was SUPPOSED to be for mental health centers or a psychiatric hospital.
Posted on 11/26/18 at 11:23 am to lsu13lsu
quote:
Now they want to raise Sales Taxes.
I don't know about you but I'm tired of how awful the infrastructure is here. A dedicated tax for road improvements is actually one that I'll vote for.
Posted on 11/26/18 at 11:25 am to Mingo Was His NameO
quote:
It's only already some of the highest in the country at 11%, stop complaining.
In Baton Rouge, it's at 9.45%
Posted on 11/26/18 at 11:26 am to Areddishfish
quote:
I don't know about you but I'm tired of how awful the infrastructure is here. A dedicated tax for road improvements is actually one that I'll vote for.
I actually agreed with the gas tax proposal.
Posted on 11/26/18 at 11:28 am to Areddishfish
I'm generally of the mindset that I will not vote for another tax. Period.
But....
The sales tax will make all the folks that live outside of the parish but shop and work in EBR pay for the traffic that they contribute to.
But....
The sales tax will make all the folks that live outside of the parish but shop and work in EBR pay for the traffic that they contribute to.
Posted on 11/26/18 at 11:29 am to Brummy
quote:
Comite diversion canal - 2.10%
Council on Aging - 1.96%
Posted on 11/26/18 at 11:29 am to Brummy
quote:
Schools - 37.94%
Fire - 13.97%
Police - 13.09%
BREC - 12.63%
Library - 9.69%
General fund - 2.90%
EMS - 2.73%
Comite diversion canal - 2.10%
Council on Aging - 1.96%
Mosquito abatement - 1.85%
Assessor salary - 1.13%
I'd rather them cut that school percentage in half and raise the salaries of EMS, BRPD, and BRFD. Baton Rouge gets nothing in return for all the money they pump into schools.
Posted on 11/26/18 at 11:29 am to Pesticide
quote:
Contrary to popular belief, renters pay that increase too. The property owner isnt going to just eat that cost. Hes gonna pass it off if higher rent rates. No they may not pay that much, but they're still paying it.
I do agree with this.
Posted on 11/26/18 at 11:30 am to Pesticide
quote:
Contrary to popular belief, renters pay that increase too. The property owner isnt going to just eat that cost. Hes gonna pass it off if higher rent rates. No they may not pay that much, but they're still paying it.
This is true. Similar to raising the minimum wage, it doesn't just get eaten.
Posted on 11/26/18 at 11:30 am to Brummy
quote:
Schools - 37.94%
Fire - 13.97%
Police - 13.09%
BREC - 12.63%
Library - 9.69%
General fund - 2.90%
EMS - 2.73%
Comite diversion canal - 2.10%
Council on Aging - 1.96%
Mosquito abatement - 1.85%
Assessor salary - 1.13%
No CATS in St. George?
Damn, 24% to BREC, COA and Libraries. BREC and Libraries could be trimmed big time and COA could be shut down.
This post was edited on 11/26/18 at 11:31 am
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