I'm also looking into it. Way I figure it why pay taxes to state that runs roughshod over my rights and interests?

I believe the shortfall from income taxes is made up in high property taxes.

And there's something I believe is more insidious than income taxes. Create something that subverts the Constitution itself (not the Bill Of Rights) an word it so it sounds like a good thing. :nope:

This is exactly right. For all you who think that Texas is this tax-free nirvana, realize that our sales and property tax rates are pretty high compared to many other places.

As usual, TINSTAAFL.

I'm pretty sure sales and property taxes in Massachusetts are just as high as they are in Texas and we also have income tax on top of that. I'll bet our excise taxes are higher than yours too.

MD is at a 6% sales tax. Property tax is based on the cost of the structure on the property. The county will assess your property when asked or sometimes at will. Most homes have lost value but property taxes did not follow suit. Property tax went up. Gas tax is through the roof and going up. Income tax. Plastic bottle tax if you live in Baltimore city. There is talk of a property runoff tax based on who knows what. Rainfall totals and how much land you have? Some lame brain cash grab I assure you. Our Gov is a real pieces of...work.

If you want high taxes without representation, then come on up to Ontario....13% sales tax on everything except food. + 22% Federal Income tax and 9.15% Provincial Income tax...+ Property tax. granted that is fairly low right now, 1094$/annually for 5 acres on a dead end gravel road with no services. I wont even hazzard a guess about how high the gas tax is now, but I paid today $5.56/US gallon for gas.:wah:

Come up. Wages are higher, but so are the taxes.:haha:

Ya forgot to mention the free health care. :D

It aint free. That is a popular U.S. misconception. I pay for my health care through payroll deductions and my employer pays as well.
My employer gets screwed even more than me, he pays out for Workmans Compensation for me and yet IF I was to get hurt on the job, compensation wont cover me as I am over 65. But the employer still has to pay.

You are right of course. We all pay for it if you are a tax payer. The right word is 'universal' health care. Workmans Comp is a rip. Collecting is a nightmare and the employer really pays if there is a claim.