[fraurauch]

http://fl-sumter-taxcollector.govern...0280894A97E6F3

[jebartle]

Lake county tax $20 less than last year....Value down $8,000...No bond

[Barefoot]

Looking at our tax bill online in the amount of approx $4,000.00 ... (for our modest dwelling) ...
$547 of the total is maintenance (collected by the Tax Department on behalf of The Villages).

Is maintenance collected just in Sumter County or for Marion and Lake as well?

[drdodge]

I have 50,000 in exemptions. The bill includes all taxes and county fees. I have no bond. I bought in March 2010 Total assessment is 161000 Taxable is 111000
drd

[elevatorman]

Originally Posted by Minnesotalyn

Elevatorman, Do you homestead in the state of Florida?

Yes.

[Villager Since April 2009]

Originally Posted by kentucky blue

Received my first tax bill , noticed that if i paid by Dec 2nd i get a 4% discount.Seems like the thing to do,since it's a savings of hundreds of dollars, and where can i get a 4% guaranteed return on anything in our current economy?Next decision will be about paying the bond off, since it's not tax deductible and is basically an all interest payment, at an interest rate that is absurd...................decisions, decisions????

The only reason I can think of for not paying off the bond is if you might be selling in the next few years. You could ask for a lower price for the home and the buyers would assume the bond debt. For them, the bottom line would be the same, but some people see it as cheaper to assume the bond. As I see it, the actual price of any home is the selling price plus the bond balance. I say pay off the bond if you can.

[Villager Since April 2009]

Originally Posted by mrdills

The one charge that gets me is the School board price, Why are we paying for a Sumter Co School Board ??????

As in any other community, property owners are obligated to contribute to the cost of education.

[Barefoot]

Originally Posted by mrdills

The one charge that gets me is the School board price, Why are we paying for a Sumter Co School Board ??????

In case we get a sudden burst of fertility within The Villages and start producing offspring.

[kentucky blue]

Originally Posted by Villager Since April 2009

The only reason I can think of for not paying off the bond is if you might be selling in the next few years. You could ask for a lower price for the home and the buyers would assume the bond debt. For them, the bottom line would be the same, but some people see it as cheaper to assume the bond. As I see it, the actual price of any home is the selling price plus the bond balance. I say pay off the bond if you can.

That's the plan, after Sharon gets done with all her decorating, i hope she will be happy with 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, 2400 sq.ft. on a cul-de-sac with terrific neighbors . If your not planning on selling, sure makes sense to pay off the bond and remove that debt from your tax bill.Plus, it frees up more cash for the happy hours!!!!!

[chuckinca]

Originally Posted by drdodge

I have 50,000 in exemptions. The bill includes all taxes and county fees. I have no bond. I bought in March 2010 Total assessment is 161000 Taxable is 111000
drd

25K for homestead, what's the other 25K for?



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