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Land transfer tax: yes or no?


A battle is brewing between the state's Realtors and homebuilders and counties seeking state approval for a land transfer tax. The lobby groups say the tax, charged whenever property changs hands, would increase the cost of housing. Local governments say they need the revenue source to pay for new schools. Tell us what you think, and we'll reprint some of your comments in the newspaper.

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land transfer tax.

This is the worst idea to come out of the legislature in a very long time. If these clowns are looking to spark a taxpayer revolt, this is a great way to start.