RE: As a waste management specialist, how do you feel about school tax?
June 19, 2016 at 10:13 am
(June 19, 2016 at 10:01 am)robvalue Wrote: I would say "don't they do that already"? Then I'd get back to analysing hardcore waste systems.
(Excepting people who aren't able to pay because of unemployment/illness and such.)
Things may be different in America.
It's based by the state you live in. Two examples: Maryland and Pennsylvania.
In Maryland, depending on which county you reside in, depends on how much your county tax will be. A portion of your county taxes pay for the schools in that county. So in that case, yes - all taxpayers contribute towards the schools.
However, in Pennsylvania, it is different. Only property owners receive school tax bills. If you rent, I'm assuming that a portion of your rent goes towards property and school taxes for the land owner, but you never actually receive a bill for such things. So if you're a retired couple, with no kids, but you live in PA and you own your own house - you're still gonna pay school tax. If you're a retired couple, with no kids, living in PA but you rent your house - you don't receive a school or a property tax bill.
Disclaimer: I am only responsible for what I say, not what you choose to understand.
