Munster folks, wait until property tax bill arrives

Since Munster got that referendum through, just wait until next April or May when you get your property tax bill. In the Lake Central School area the same thing happened.

Let the Democrats pay that Lake County income tax

Lake County Councilman Ted Bilski (D) proposes a Lake County income tax of 1.5 percent so they can lower the property tax. No smoke being blown there.

GUEST COMMENTARY: Why my generation should oppose a Lake income tax

While the proposed local option income tax for Lake County would affect all working residents, it's young people who should be the most upset over this issue.

DOUG ROSS: Good luck weaving around those spending gaps

In recent weeks, I've been weaving around on U.S. 30, U.S. 421 and other highways. My driving would look suspicious to anyone who couldn't see I've been dodging potholes.

Indiana's taxes making Southern states look better

Is it time to move? Real estate tax going up again! A new county income tax of 1.5 percent is just around the corner! We already have one of the highest sales tax in the country at 7 percent. The only state higher is California.

Is it any wonder Lake County is seeing an exodus?

I agree with both Dave Tedesco and James Bock (Letters, March 22.). A county income tax manipulated by the slimy, nefarious politicians of Lake County is simply robbery. No tax caps, no oversight, no ethics, no transparency, equal disaster for county residents.

Lake County Council passes income tax on first reading

Schererville Town Councilman Jerry Tippy suggests alternatives Tuesday to the Lake County income tax plan during a meeting of the Lake County Council.

Lake County Council passes income tax on first reading

Lake County Council members David Hamm, far left, and Elsie Franklin listen while fellow Councilman Jerome Prince, right, talks about the proposed 1.5 percent income tax on Lake County residents Tuesday morning during a council meeting at the Lake County Government Complex in Crown Point.

Lake County Council passes income tax on first reading

Lake County Council President Ted Bilski speaks during the public discussion portion of the council's meeting Tuesday morning at the Lake County Government Complex in Crown Point.

Lake County Council passes income tax on first reading

The Lake County Council votes to approve the proposed 1.5 percent income tax on Lake County residents Tuesday morning at the Lake County Government Complex in Crown Point.

Lake County Council passes income tax on first reading

Lake County Commissioner Gerry Scheub calls the proposed 1.5 income tax mandated and unconstitutional during a County Council meeting Tuesday morning at the Lake County Government Complex in Crown Point. The council approved the measure 4-3.

Lake County Council passes income tax on first reading

Residents and officials attending the Lake County Council meeting Tuesday applaud Daniel Murchek, assistant county police chief and president of Lake County Police Association Local 72, following his remarks in support of the proposed 1.5 percent county income tax.

Indiana 2013 tax rankings

This chart shows how Indiana's business climate compares on a variety of taxes.

Give us free bridge in return for new income tax

The tax The Times continuously pushes is not a fair tax. Derived from the adjusted gross of the federal return, after all deductions and notorious tax breaks, it is placed on the backs of the working class, while the wealthy pay little or nothing. The Times is exempt.

Don't let state ram income tax down our throats

Here we go again. Indiana is now crafting a bill to "entice" Lake County to enact a countywide income tax.

Tax incomes in every Hoosier county equally

I agree 100 percent with Susan Zivich’s view on the Lake County income tax debate.

Try asking poor person to give you loan or job

Many people believe President Barack Obama's policy of taxing the rich will solve our national debt. False. Taxing the rich to death will not even make a dent in the budget.

Smart Tips for Your Tax Refund

Like any sudden in-flow of cash, your tax refund presents an opportunity to spend your money wisely or foolishly.

Flat tax, done right, could unite Americans again

With regard to the recent column by Publisher Bill Masterson Jr., I agree with his proposal for a flat tax. Especially since his proposal took into account variations to accommodate the working poor.