The tax is scheduled to be eliminated for taxes payable in 2007.

The primary purpose is to collect delinquent taxes. Follow the story of David Schumacher, someone you've probably never heard of. The statements are mailed and the taxes are due at the same time each year. Bidders are responsible for knowing what they are purchasing.

First, you should realize that you have worked too hard to watch your savings stagnate or your career disappear. If the chief appraiser fails to approve your request for waiver, you may protest the decision to the appraisal review board. Offhand, I would oppose switching to an income tax because income taxes seem to be easier to raise. Pictures of Arnold Kling and Bryan Caplan courtesy of the authors.