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Old 12-29-2020, 10:35 PM
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Originally Posted by Velvet View Post
The problem I see with the property tax increase is that the people who have to pay it (continually) are not the ones who get the benefit from it.
Every taxpayer benefits from new development in the form of taxes paid by the new homes and businesses. This is why taxes in Sumter remain among the lowest in Florida.

New homeowners also pay far more than their fair share compared to those who purchased homes years ago.