Anika Markle Seniors Deserve Peace at Home
When people reach 65, they should feel safe and secure in their homes. Seniors have spent their lives working hard, paying taxes, and building our communities. It’s time we helped them enjoy retirement without worrying about high property taxes pushing them out of their homes.
Why Ending Property Taxes Matters
Property taxes can be tough on seniors, especially those living on a fixed income. Many seniors struggle to pay rising taxes, making them fearful of losing their homes. Ending property taxes at age 65 is one way to thank seniors for their lifetime of service, giving them the peace of mind they’ve truly earned.
What About Funding Our Communities?
Some people worry that if we end property taxes for seniors, schools, roads, and public safety services might lose important funding. That’s a fair concern. We all depend on these important community resources, and they must remain strong.
But we also have to remember this: seniors have already paid decades of taxes and contributed so much to our communities. Asking them to pay even more when they can least afford it is unfair.
Better Alternatives and Solutions
If fully ending property taxes for seniors seems difficult, there are other fair ways we can help:
- Freeze taxes: Locking property tax rates at current levels once homeowners turn 65, ensuring taxes don’t rise anymore.
- Partial exemption: Seniors could pay a reduced amount based on their income, protecting those most in need.
- Deferred taxes: Allowing seniors to delay payments until they sell their home, reducing the immediate financial stress.
However, ending property taxes entirely for seniors would offer the greatest peace of mind. After a lifetime of giving, our seniors deserve comfort and dignity. It’s not just the fair choice—it’s the compassionate one.
Let’s support our seniors. They’ve earned it!