Restoring the Power of Citizens to Decide How Much Property Tax They Must Pay
- Barry Poulson
- 3 hours ago
- 1 min read
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Are property taxes constitutional? The answer to this question seems to be
obvious. Local governments have been imposing property taxes since colonial
times, and the courts have upheld the constitutionality of property taxes for
centuries. But a careful analysis suggests that some property taxes are not
constitutional and are indeed a form of government taking.
The Bill of Rights guarantees citizens the right to life, liberty, and property. The
founders perceived property rights as an extension of personal liberties. These
rights were incorporated in the due process clause of the Constitution, the 5th
and 14th amendments. The due process clause protects citizens from violations
of their property rights by federal and state governments. Because local
governments are created and authorized by their respective states – a unitary
relationship under which they are creatures of their state – they too are covered. Keep reading the white paper - Click to download:
