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And if you do get legally married, have the marriage certificate recorded in Alabama. The state is of right mind enough to have pulled itself out of the marriage contract in 2019, and so far is the only state to do so that I know of. You do not sign a marriage license and ask for permission to marry in Alabama, you just create a marriage certificate saying you and your spouse are married and want it legally recognized. No need for a ceremony where you pledge fealty to the state and insert them into your lives either.
Saw this dude wearing this shirt at Pizza Port last night.
You do live in the state responsible for Chicago, which I believe I can justifiably argue, has surpassed SF on the retardation scale.
socal2 says
Saw this dude wearing this shirt at Pizza Port last night.
Guessing that's the newer Carlsbad location? Is he referring to Black's? I don't know every spot, but never heard of Blackies.
Black's is a nude beach in San Diego
The rest of the state is not that bad outside of winter.
Blackie's is the longboard wave in Newport Beach.
True that, but we don't care what others think. Do you care what others think?
t is about the rest of the country not becoming like your white liberal shithole state.
export its corrupt Liberal nightmare to other states
Look at how Nevada and Arizona have turned more Democrat.
Everything in California costs to much period I got out safely last year with Biden paying for my exit...lol, the place will never recover from what it once was. They should all look forward to increased taxes and major increases in regulation on everything, Which is now happening every time they vote on a bill. Gas is $2-4 more, utilities are 20-50% more on and on...it's a lost cause.
prime target for rich chicoms, wealthy ex-soviets, and so on and so fourth.
Proving Residency In A Low-Tax State To State Auditors
The downside of Baja Sur is the location with the best climate is pretty far from any hospital; so if you have a sudden problem, you're going to have to hang on for a couple of hours and hope you make it.
10 Least Tax-Friendly States for Middle-Class Families
https://www.kiplinger.com/taxes/least-tax-friendly-states-for-middle-class-families
DD214 says
10 Least Tax-Friendly States for Middle-Class Families
https://www.kiplinger.com/taxes/least-tax-friendly-states-for-middle-class-families
I don’t understand why California isn’t on there. Sales tax is usually 10-12%, income tax brackets are not generous, and while property tax isn’t high as a percentage, property values are so high that the amount paid on an apples to apples comparison of homes in the larger cities is much higher than many of those higher property tax states.
That being said, not too surprised, there are hardly any tax friendly states left in the US, they're all converging in one way or the other. Just gotta be smart no matter where you live
DD214 says
10 Least Tax-Friendly States for Middle-Class Families
https://www.kiplinger.com/taxes/least-tax-friendly-states-for-middle-class-families
I don’t understand why California isn’t on there. Sales tax is usually 10-12%, income tax brackets are not generous, and while property tax isn’t high as a percentage, property values are so high that the amount paid on an apples to apples comparison of homes in the larger cities is much higher than many of those higher property tax states.
It’s because you’re looking at the wrong article. Check this one out. 😂😂😂
https://www.kiplinger.com/taxes/most-tax-friendly-states-for-middle-class-families
For those who pay W2 tax, the difference between CA and other states really isn't a big deal, since states with low/no income tax will get the money from you through other taxes.
I often hear people say they left California due to taxes or politics, but usually the truth is that they simply can't afford it.
Eman says
It’s because you’re looking at the wrong article. Check this one out. 😂😂😂
https://www.kiplinger.com/taxes/most-tax-friendly-states-for-middle-class-families
Eman! Hope you're doing well; sounds like it based on some recent postings. I just reactivated my presence here.
People make CA sound like some kind of tax 9th Circle of Hell, which it certainly isn't as that Kiplinger article points out. Prop 13 keeps my overall taxes quite low, and predictable. With a prudent tax strategy, one can live in CA and have very low taxes. For those who pay W2 tax, the difference between CA and other states really isn't a big deal, since states with low/no income tax will get the money from you through other taxes.
I often hear people...
I dont think most leave CA because of affordability. Most leave because they have kids and don't like what's going on there. If I had to say my top reasons and I'm a third generation CA I would say decline in quality of life, decline in quality of schools, crowding, increase in crime. Number one reason for those come from mass illegal immigration over the last 50 years.
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Took my west coast salary and profitable LLC with me - after I pay 2015 taxes to CA, the state won't get another dime from me.
Ended up moving to the Southeast. It's pretty nice here. Gas is dirt cheap, tons of food options, lots of jobs, good gun laws, friendly people, low taxes and seems like a decent place to set up shop. While the traffic sucks, I'm near bike trails that will get me directly to work.
I'll be paying cash for a house in the next few months, and then quitting my day job to pursue my own ventures. It's a lot easier to do that out here. No more slumlords.
F U California. And damn it feels good to finally get out of that state after 8 years. I'll miss your coastline, but nothing else.