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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I think it’s certainly a first step. And one that few governments would voluntarily sign up for

Taxes fund common goods, but we rarely see where the money goes. What if paying taxes on-chain could change that? Imagine tracking local government spending in real time — transparent, accountable, and maybe even participatory.

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

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