Buckel Unhappy With Property Tax Set-Up

The out-migration of residents from Maryland to neighboring states continues as costs within the state rise while nearby states offer lower cost-of-living.  One of the reasons for residents leaving has to do with property taxes.  Maryland’s Republican House Minority Leader Jason Buckel tells WCBC that the way the state uses property taxes penalizes homeowners…

“Why are you paying property taxes for the alleged increased assessed value of your property when you’re not selling your property? So, we’re getting you on capital gains, we’re getting you on other forms of taxes when you sell your home and if you make any kind of gain or windfall, we’re taxing that.”