Whats Up with High Taxes?

**RichMattB** · January 21st, 2007, 02:13 PM

Hello Berks people. I live in Bucks but am looking to move to Berks county in the next 6 to 12 months. I can't help but notice that the municipal/county/school taxes are incredibly high!

Does anyone know why that is? Are there any movements to bring taxes back in line with surrounding counties?

Any thoughts or insight is appreciated.

Matt

**762xIan** · January 22nd, 2007, 01:55 AM

Last few years a whole lot of houses were built, now they gotta build schools.

Hate to bash my own county ( I live in Northern Berks) but I have a lot of friends in Schuykill and it is still pretty low compared to here. They have had growth up there but not as bad as here.

**LorDiego01** · January 22nd, 2007, 08:45 AM

Originally Posted by RichMattB

I can't help but notice that the municipal/county/school taxes are incredibly high!

Does anyone know why that is?

Simple.

Government is inneficient and wasteful. They have a monopoly, and because there is no competition, they get slow and spend like crazy. Its not like they earn the money they get, so they have no incentive to use it smartly.

Matter of fact, their only incentive, is to spend all the money they get, so that next year they may ask for a raise.