Pete Sepp
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Pete Sepp
deficits lyndon rate seen since spending
Republicans are spending at a rate not seen since Lyndon Johnson's presidency, ... They're legislating as if deficits don't matter.
concern congress deficit opportunity perfect
This is the perfect opportunity for Congress to demonstrate its newfound, post-Katrina concern to keep the deficit in check.
mistakes people
How are people going to be compensated when, inevitably, mistakes are made?
calls check collecting firm giving information irs people personal private taxpayer
People have a right to be concerned. If a private firm calls about collecting debts, a taxpayer should check with the IRS first before giving out any personal information or making payments.
limits obviously sort start
Obviously we need to start considering limits on this sort of taxation.
assessment building hard home less likely mortgage older owners paid people question taxes
Most people with mortgages have their taxes automatically escrowed and are less likely to question their taxes, ... You find that the people who take a hard look at their assessment are older home owners who have paid off their mortgage or people who are building a home.
assessment opinion process realize subjective value
What homeowners often don't know or realize is that this process is a subjective one. Essentially, your assessment is one person's opinion about the value of your house.
costs debate driving missed opportunity view wider wisdom
We would view this as a missed opportunity to have a wider debate on the wisdom of these restrictions that are driving up costs for taxpayers.