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Ever wonder why politicians celebrate "low tax rates" but your checkbook feels emptier?

The "Assessment Shell Game"

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Happy New Year my friends.

Ever wonder why politicians celebrate "low tax rates" but your checkbook feels emptier? It’s called the "Assessment Shell Game"

Last year, home assessments went up an average of 11% Ross Licitra and Erik Anderson used that jump to collect millions more in taxes without technically raising the "rate."

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It’s a magic trick. And the only thing disappearing is your savings. 🎩💸#EndTheShellGame #WorkingClassFirst

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