Eagle_Eye
Well-known member
If the tax money is flowing to the local govt. entity, it doesn't matter whether the landlord is paying it or the renter, it's still being paid. Cities/counties are not about to let a piece of property that's being used and generating income to sit there idly not rendering unto Caesar. Look at it this way. If you buy a house to fix up and rent out, the minute you sign the closing docs you will start accruing property taxes on that. Doesn't matter whether you ever rent it out; as long as you own it, you'll pay taxes on it. You can charge back the taxes in the form of rent to your tenant, but you still have to pay the piper. Your tenant only pays you. You're responsible for paying the govt. what is owed. If you don't pay, you can forfeit the property.
My point is everyone should pay school taxes, property owners/landlords, and renters. Instead of a school property tax then how about a household school tax? I don't know the answer it just bothers me that I am paying school taxes when others don't. It's really a minor issue and not worth arguing over.