the “taxes as a subscription to your country” is such a great mental model. really makes you think about how little you’re getting in return.

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I think not enough people think about it at the city or local levels enough either. Ya nyc taxes are high, but it’s subsidized not needing a car for many years while living here

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by nyc taxes you mean property taxes, school taxes, etc.?

Mostly yes. Obviously property tax only gets lumped in as an owner

gotcha, yeah makes sense.

wish I could pay property taxes, but instead I rent and my fed/state taxes are high enough that my monthly payment could cover the mortgage for the entire building I live in 😅

I guess not until onchain reputation translates positively toward mortgages

haha yes, won't be holding my breath. banks (at least in canada) are punitive towards anyone involved in the industry and sometimes refuse mortgage applications.