The inaugural post…well technically it is. Although I did write the first post (fittingly in Dallas) it was Mike actually who posted it. And on that note…I would like to thank him for setting this up.
I am still packing and the apartment looks like I detonated a grenade. I feel like I am living in chaos which is unsettling, but I keep telling myself it is for a short period.
Well, I did a little research and I will be paying more sales tax living in Irving. In Franklin, we pay 6.75% (5.5 state, .75 county, and .5 COTA – I know hard to believe COTA can't operate in the black) sales tax. In Irving (Dallas County), I will pay 8.25% (6.25 state, 1 City, and 1 for Dallas Metro) sales tax.
So, what do I get for 1.5% more sales tax…NO STATE/CITY INCOME TAX! OK, so I am going to upset everyone in Ohio now. According to MSN money, Ohio is the fifth worst state to live in with regard to state tax burden. It is 18th for overall (federal included) tax burden. J I know...I'm rubbing it in.
What does Texas rank on this report you ask…43rd and 41st respectfully.
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| Sales | Gas/gal. | Cig./pack | Beer/gal. | State burden | Rank | State/Fed. burden | Rank |
| Ohio | 5.5%* | $0.28 | $1.25 | $0.18 | 12.4% | 5 | 32.4% | 18 |
| Texas | 6.25%* | $0.20 | $1.41 | $0.19 | 9.3% | 43 | 29.8% | 41 |
For state burden, only Vermont (1st), Maine (2nd), New York (3rd) and Rhode Island (4th) are worse. Wonder why the state is having problems.
On another note, I purchased a washer and dryer today. Dad had a good idea to buy it now, store them in the garage, and then let Wal-Mart move them (and carry them up two flights of stairs).
Well, since I have now upset all of my Ohio family and friends, I should end this post…. J
1 comments:
Happy to see your first official post to the blog!! Congrats on the washer and dryer - good idea by Dad to have Wal-Mart move them. As far as the taxes thing is concerned, well, you suck.
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