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justjim 01-24-2013 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by shcisamax (Post 614405)
I called the tax department the other day and they mentioned the Fire Tax but I assumed it was a long standing and perpetual fee. From the OP, should I assume it was a one time fee?

Shcisamax: The Impact fee was one time at the house closing. What is on the yearly tax bill and called "fire tax" is likely to be there every year. Let me restate that.......it is perpetual. If I did, didn't mean to mislead you or others.

shcisamax 01-25-2013 08:05 AM

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Originally Posted by justjim (Post 614712)
Shcisamax: The Impact fee was one time at the house closing. What is on the yearly tax bill and called "fire tax" is likely to be there every year. Let me restate that.......it is perpetual. If I did, didn't mean to mislead you or others.

I probably hadn't had enough coffee when I read your post. :)

Cantwaittoarrive 01-25-2013 08:19 AM

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Originally Posted by rjm1cc (Post 614460)
Seems that if there is a need for something then a group of investors should get together and build it. I see no reason to tax everyone for a project that would not benefit all.

:BigApplause::agree::bigbow::mademyday:

Villages PL 01-25-2013 03:44 PM

We simply do not have the population here to warrant building a performing arts center. Tampa has a performing arts center and I remember a time when they were so desperate (summertime) to bring in revenue that they reduced ticket prices to $10.00 each. Yes, I went to see the Florida Symphony Orchestra and only paid $10. I even had "el primo" up front seat.

It's not my intention to start an argument, but it's been my experience that some people come to Florida from high tax states up north and it's not long before they vote for everything that requires more taxes. Don't get me wrong, they like the low taxes in Florida. But they also like to vote for every item that comes along requiring higher taxes. Go figure.

The general rule is: Don't tax me, tax the guy behind the tree. In other words, some people who already have their homes want Sumter to have an impact fee.


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