Bill N
Well-known member
I own a pretty small (in $$) older motorhome and live in the state of Missouri. My county happens to be one of the fastest growing in the state - read lots of young people, new schools, demands for county services. Two things that surprised me when me moved here was that the sales tax applies to the full price of a vehicle and in my county that is nearly 9 percent. Also the personal property tax is a real killer in that it is due the same month that Santa Claus arrives and seems also to be ridiculous in size. The 15 year old motorhome valued at $25K is about $400 per year plus the two cars (2012 and 2013) add a few hundred more to the Christmas Greetings from the county. Like many other places, most of the taxes go to the schools. I realize that us old folks still have to pay for schools because old folks paid for our kids to go to schools but the per capita expense nowadays seems to be a lot higher. Just saw a news article today where 20,000 laptops will be given to Springfield, Mo students this year - the key word is 'given' meaning free.
Okay, that about finishes my vent. Were we a few years younger we would move back to a more tax friendly environment - South Dakota was our first choice since we lived in North and South Dakota for over 35 years. Anybody else want to share my vent, I will be happy to commiserate............lol
Bill
Okay, that about finishes my vent. Were we a few years younger we would move back to a more tax friendly environment - South Dakota was our first choice since we lived in North and South Dakota for over 35 years. Anybody else want to share my vent, I will be happy to commiserate............lol
Bill