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The most common property tax lie

When I was in editorial page editor in the Phoenix, Arizona area during times of greatly appreciated home values, the local politicians forced to write this editorial every year:They’re lying to you.The politicians who set the tax rate claim they “held the line” on property taxes. They say that because they kept the tax rate…

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Nevada among Top 5 cheapest property tax states

Hal DeKeyser Nevada has the cheapest income tax requirement in the nation (zero), but did you know what the least expensive property tax states are? Once again, Nevada came in among the five least costly states in effective property taxes (tied with neighboring Utah at No. 4). So if you’re looking for real estate with…

Jars with money showing much lower cost of living in Las Vegas.

RetireNV: Las Vegas cost of living

Las Vegas has no income tax; low property tax; low but appreciating housing prices, comfortable cost of living ZERO state income taxes; low property taxes Housing is rising but comparatively inexpensive National average cost of living on other expenses By Hal DeKeyser Las Vegas has low taxes, a low cost of living, and is an inexpensive…

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10-plus reasons to Dump California for Vegas

Californians who move to Las Vegas can get better homes for under half the price, a huge tax cut, much easier traffic and lots more Housing costs alone are enough reason to leave California for Vegas Followed by the highest income tax in the nation, and high property taxes Traffic,high cost of living, earthquakes and…