On Mon, 18 Oct 2004 10:06:45 -0400, "Jeff Rigby"
wrote:

There needs to be some compromise Harry. People who have been working all
their lives investing in property as their retirement have been **** on in
this country.

I'm in the same boat (so to speak) as you. I have recreational
property in Wisconsin overlooking the Mississippi. Paying for
education, what the hell -- I really can't bitch about helping and
besides, the country/small town kids are actually polite...

Couple of points:
1) Federal tax -- All local taxes are a write-off.
2) Sales/use tax -- I have two boats in Wi that I have never paid
sales/use tax on because WI cannot tax non residents and Illinois (my
home state) cannot collect because the boats are not used here.
3) My only complaint -- Wisconsin could give part-time residents a
break on hunting and fishing licenses. Non-resident fees are very
high.

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Q