Tax Bill Comparisons Shows Easton Pays Most in Bristol County

Easton residents pay the highest average tax bill in Bristol county.

Tax Bill Comparisons Shows Easton Pays Most in Bristol County

Easton residents pay the highest average tax bill in Bristol county.

If your tax bill seemed too hefty this year, given the increase many homeowners absorbed, it may not help to look at the average bill for other towns in Bristol County. According to a spreadsheet based on information published by the state Division of Local Services, Easton has the highest average single-family tax bill in the county at $5,848. In order of most to least expensive, here are the average single-family tax bills for other local towns and Bristol County for 2013:   Local towns:   Bristol County Note: Data for Berkley, Someset, and Westport was not available.

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TELL US: Should the Gas Tax Be Raised to Fund Transit Projects?

It has not been increased in more than two decades. Some people say the time has come to raise it. Others say people pay enough taxes.

As time progresses, unfortunately so do prices. That cheap burger you bought many years ago is no longer so cheap. What once could be purchased with some loose change you found in your pocket now requires cash or a credit card. But for the past 21 years and counting, the state gasoline tax has remained the same. Massachusetts residents pay 21 cents per gallon at the pump, with nearly all the money going to fund public and private transportation projects and programs (roads, bridges, public transit systems, etc.). Some people say this amount is no longer sufficient to improve and maintain what the state has to offer. In its 2007 report, the state's independent Transportation Finance Commission recommended the tax be raised to 32 cents. The…

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Last Chance: Tax Deadline

It is your last chance to find someone to do your taxes.

If you haven't done your taxes yet, you're almost out of time. Whether you're doing them yourself or hiring someone, the deadline is April 15. That is next Sunday. Last week, our "Best of Patch Reader's Choice" poll asked readers where the best local spot was to get taxes done. Easton residents resoundingly said Murphy and Company in North Easton Village Shoppes. A number of other accountants were featured in last week's poll as well. If you'd like a full list, click here. Remember, you only have until Sunday. Do you know about an important upcoming deadline? Share it in the comments below and we’ll consider including it in our next Last Chance.

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Best of Patch Reader's Choice: Last Minute Taxes

What is the best place to do your taxes? (At the last minute)

Is it April already? That deadline is looming and you need to get your taxes done. Quick. Here in Easton, there are plenty of accountants that can help, and this week we want to know which one is your go-to. Voting is open on Monday and will close at 9 a.m. Friday. If you see your favorite place on the list, don't forget to spread the word. Here are a list of some spots in Easton: Because this poll is not scientific, it is not the sole consideration in choosing a winner. The winner will be determined by the Patch editor, based on poll results, positive comments on this article and reviews on Patch Places. Please vote only once per survey, per Patch.

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Patrick Maguire

10:55 am on Wednesday, April 4, 2012

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Question of the Day

Question of the Day: 'Sin Taxes' [POLL]

A tax on cigarettes, junk food, aim to raise money for state and make residents healthier.

  Under a proposal by Gov. Deval Patrick, "sin taxes" on cigarettes will increase and new sales taxes on candy and soda will be put into place.  Patrick is proposing the increase as a way to raise $260 million in new revenues for the state budget, according to an Associated Press article this week. Under the plan, the cigarette tax will be increased from $2.51 per pack to $3.01 per pack — an increase of 50 cents. The plan will also ask to impose the state’s 6.25 percent sales tax on candy and soda — both items are currently exempt from the tax — and expand the state’s bottle deposit law to include bottled water, sports drinks and other beverages, the Associated Press reported.  The plan would also double the taxes paid on other tobacco …

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