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.?

I guess not until onchain reputation translates positively toward mortgages

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 😅

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