taxes in massachusetts

**the dufferz** · 01-22-2007, 12:28 AM

I have heard Massachusetts called taxachusetts.

What is the tax stuction there? Income tax, sales tax, both? Do most people feel they are over taxed? (well, typically everybody feels that, but is it a hot topic at election time especially?)

**MyAzi** · 01-22-2007, 12:40 AM

I hear the taxes are high there too.. and I know the cost of living there is so high. Too bad because I love it there and would move to Southborough in a heartbeat! I just can't afford it!

flboy · 01-22-2007, 09:05 AM

Massachusetts also has a sales tax and a state tax. The property tax is also very high in most towns. I found that a lot of crooked things go on in the name of government. You have the water shed act in Weymouth, Quincy, and other surrounding towns. There is also the windfall tax law, that is one of the worst acts of stealing from the people. A lot of things need to be looked into before any normal person thinks of moving there.

**the dufferz** · 01-22-2007, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by flboy

Massachusetts also has a sales tax and a state tax. The property tax is also very high in most towns. I found that a lot of crooked things go on in the name of government. You have the water shed act in Weymouth, Quincy, and other surrounding towns. There is also the windfall tax law, that is one of the worst acts of stealing from the people. A lot of things need to be looked into before any normal person thinks of moving there.

So, are you saying that only abnormal people should live there?

RAINBOWWAVES · 01-22-2007, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by flboy

Massachusetts also has a sales tax and a state tax. The property tax is also very high in most towns. I found that a lot of crooked things go on in the name of government. You have the water shed act in Weymouth, Quincy, and other surrounding towns. There is also the windfall tax law, that is one of the worst acts of stealing from the people. A lot of things need to be looked into before any normal person thinks of moving there.

No where is worse then Jersey...and as for gov, it is in every single state....the gov is no diff then the mob..you don't comply with their wishes, they get rid of you.

**PamB** · 01-22-2007, 09:01 PM

My real estate taxes in SC are a quarter of what they were in MA anually!
But, we pay tax on groceries here, and our auto and home insurance are 3 times.
They getcha comming or going.......................

**PamB** · 01-22-2007, 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by MyAzi

I hear the taxes are high there too.. and I know the cost of living there is so high. Too bad because I love it there and would move to Southborough in a heartbeat! I just can't afford it!

Monica do you have relatives in MA still? Why Southboro specifically?

**MyAzi** · 01-22-2007, 09:11 PM

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Originally Posted by PamB

Monica do you have relatives in MA still? Why Southboro specifically?

Yeah I have relatives in just that area and very fond memories in Southboro... and maybe you can tell me why they spell it 2 ways?

Have you been in that area? Just awesome!!!

**PamB** · 01-22-2007, 10:21 PM

Yes I have been to that area. I worked for Data General out of Southboro, Westboro and Milford. There are area's of Southboro that are beautiful.
umm - I think there are 2 spellings just becasue people get lazy lol

**MyAzi** · 01-22-2007, 10:32 PM

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Originally Posted by PamB

Yes I have been to that area. I worked for Data General out of Southboro, Westboro and Milford. There are area's of Southboro that are beautiful.
umm - I think there are 2 spellings just becasue people get lazy lol

ahhhhh okay.. I always spelled it the longer way

How did you like that area?

**PamB** · 01-23-2007, 07:48 PM

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Originally Posted by MyAzi

ahhhhh okay.. I always spelled it the longer way

How did you like that area?

There are parts of the area that are very nice! (Nice prices too).
When I moved tho they were really getting congested traffic wise. It is a gamble every day during commute time on rt 9 and 495 if you will reach your destination.

**Sekretgardengal** · 01-31-2007, 07:31 PM

My son wants to move to Mass. when he gets out of the Navy in 08.
He isn't worried about the taxes.

01-22-2007, 12:28 AM	#1 (permalink)
the dufferz Duff man! Join Date: Jan 04th, 2007 Location: Bothell, Washington Posts: 1,327	taxes in massachusetts I have heard Massachusetts called taxachusetts. What is the tax stuction there? Income tax, sales tax, both? Do most people feel they are over taxed? (well, typically everybody feels that, but is it a hot topic at election time especially?) __________________ "Who am I and what am I doing here?" - James stockdale, Ross Perrot VP candidate, VP debate, 1992. My favorite political statement.

01-22-2007, 12:40 AM	#2 (permalink)
MyAzi Slave to Sir Azi Join Date: Jan 14th, 2007 Location: Western Washington Posts: 1,306	Re: taxes in massachusetts I hear the taxes are high there too.. and I know the cost of living there is so high. Too bad because I love it there and would move to Southborough in a heartbeat! I just can't afford it! __________________ FEEL THE FEAR AND DO IT ANYWAY

01-22-2007, 09:05 AM	#3 (permalink)
flboy Newbie Join Date: Dec 29th, 2006 Posts: 9	Re: taxes in massachusetts Massachusetts also has a sales tax and a state tax. The property tax is also very high in most towns. I found that a lot of crooked things go on in the name of government. You have the water shed act in Weymouth, Quincy, and other surrounding towns. There is also the windfall tax law, that is one of the worst acts of stealing from the people. A lot of things need to be looked into before any normal person thinks of moving there.

01-22-2007, 09:01 PM	#6 (permalink)
PamB Junior Member Join Date: Jan 18th, 2007 Location: South Carolina Posts: 53	Re: taxes in massachusetts My real estate taxes in SC are a quarter of what they were in MA anually! But, we pay tax on groceries here, and our auto and home insurance are 3 times. They getcha comming or going....................... __________________ PamB Coward, SC

01-22-2007, 10:21 PM	#9 (permalink)
PamB Junior Member Join Date: Jan 18th, 2007 Location: South Carolina Posts: 53	Re: taxes in massachusetts Yes I have been to that area. I worked for Data General out of Southboro, Westboro and Milford. There are area's of Southboro that are beautiful. umm - I think there are 2 spellings just becasue people get lazy lol __________________ PamB Coward, SC

01-31-2007, 07:31 PM	#12 (permalink)
Sekretgardengal Hi guys, I am here! Join Date: Nov 30th, 2006 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 1,114	Re: taxes in massachusetts My son wants to move to Mass. when he gets out of the Navy in 08. He isn't worried about the taxes.

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