I am interested in knowing what sort of taxes there are when moving to a town/city in NC, i.e. local/city/county taxes, state taxes, property taxes, etc. \n\nI am planning on moving to Asheville, NC in 2008 and would like to know the ins and outs of everything. I’ve lived abroad for the last 5 ½ years so I’m a bit out of touch with US taxes, legalities, etc. \n\nAny help would be greatly appreciated.
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Hi Melissa,\n\nThis is your site. It has all your answers on taxes and legalities. All you need to be concerned about is getting you license within 30 days of change of address. \nhttp://www.ashevillechamber.org/relocation/facts.asp
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go visit there for a couple of days and ask the people who live there.im relocating the middle of next year.i looked at the citys website and i requested a relocation pack and they sent me one.it has a book with available apartments,a book with some of their laws in and some other neat stuff.
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No debate here, happens every day. In some cases the taxes owed on a property exceed the original mortgage amount, some deal huh. If you live in a liberal state like California or New York its even worse. The taxes are so high you need a mortgage just to pay them. An interesting result of such high costs is people are moving out of the high cost states and to places like Nevada and Arizona. There goes the neighborhood!
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That's good advice about gambling.  I moved to Vegas a few years ago and will probably retire here, but I don't gamble.  The weather and lifestyle are great, and it's a smaller town than places like Phoenix and Los Angeles.  Real estate prices have gone up significantly in the last few years, but seem to have slowed down a bit lately.  The cost of living is not too high compared to other major cities.  \n\nYou may be able to exclude the gain on your house from federal taxable income, and that may protect you in MN as well; you should consult a tax advisor.  Nevada does not have a state income tax, though we do have a significant sales tax as well as taxes on real and personal property.  The gambling and hospitality industries do bring in enough revenue to keep personal taxes bearable.\n\nIn your position I would focus on two words:  NO SNOW.
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What would those be???\nDeath and taxes???
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lol, I'm with Teri. I would say contact a tax professional in the state that he will be filing and they should have those answers, as state tax laws vary state to state. Sorry I couldn't be of more assistance. :)
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that is what i am doing, but im not moving to another state, just another part of town.  you need to ask your self what kind of town is the best place for you.  what are you looking for.  small town were it is quite but no shopping centers for 140 miles (that is Gillette, WY. were i am at) or large city were you have tons of thing to choose from for your free time, but cost of liveing, crime , and houses are a lot higher.  there is no reason to be misrable if you dont like being were your at.  if you have the fredom of leaving when ever you want then do it.
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Hi, I live in Asheville. Most available subsidized health care will be within your resident county in NC. I don't know if you have already, but you should check the DSS in Henderson Co, and try to find out what you can do to be seen at the Health Dept. there. Usually they will base your payment amount, if any, on your income. In Buncombe Co, we have an assistance program thru ABCCM (Asheville,Bunc Community Christian Ministry) that will help pay your expenses, but I don't know if you have to be a resident of BuncCo.??  Hope you find something soon. Best of luck to you. ... by the way - how on earth do you qualify for medicare A,B,D and not medicaid? I would re-apply and/or appeal if I were you. Certainly the DSS will reconsider.
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Pretty much everything south of the white mountains is pricey now. Maybe try the Monadnock area (Ringe, Jaffrey, etc). Some deals can still be found near Winnipesaukee on the north side (Ashland, Bridgewater, Plymouth, Bristol, Alexandria, Tamworth, Holderness, etc). As is typically the case in vacation areas, the further away from the lake, the more reasonable the price. One thing you may want to keep in mind is the distance to services. Do you mind driving a 1/2 hour to go grocery shopping? I don't but it turns some people off. How close is the nearest hospital? How are the property taxes? That last one is usually a big issue here in NH.
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Your question is not completely clear. Do you think you pay a tax when you buy the house? Or are you asking about the yearly property tax that you must pay if you own property in a specific county.?
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Here are a couple cost-of-living calculators. The last link is a page from the Florida Dept. of Revenue for new residents that has an overview of taxes. Hope this helps!
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Well Im a deputy in NC.  The pay is ok, but nobody gets into law enforcement for the pay. If pay is important to you, then go somewhere else.  Shifts are different everywhere, mine for example are 12 hour shifts.  Typically you dont have to live in the county, but if they have take home cars for deputies, than you do have to live in the county.  I have known some Sheriffs tell people they need to move into the county to get the job.  Sheriffs are elected officials and if a new one gets in the rules can change.  Benefits should be the same as a typical county employees. If its a good size county, then the benefits should be good.  Retirement benefots for most law enforcement officers are usually pretty good as well.  Alot of county deputies have second jobs as well or work security for places under the table.  This is mainly when you work 12 hour shifts and have more days off due to this.  Also, in NC and probably other places, Deputies can do more than police officers.  We can serve civil papers and do other things city cops cant.  I hope this helps, like I said if money is a major concern, then law enforcement is not a good choice.  I for one have no problem with my wife making more money than I do, because I know my job is important and I am making a difference in the world.  Oh and one more thing, you have to have thick skin, such as the infants on here that bash police.  This will happen, then only justification you get is watcing them cry and beg when they get caught doing something and dont wanna go to jail.  Then they are not so tough!!
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The first website is the offical Canadian immigration website.  Things like taxes and real estate are generally provincial matters, not national matters.  Choose the area you want to move to, and check the city's official website, plus the sites for local real-estate agents and schools.
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You may pay several different taxes depending on where you live.\n\nSome places have a transfer tax when you buy the house, sort of like a sales tax.\n\nMost cities and counties have real estate taxes based on the value of your home. Sometimes there is a school tax, too, but sometimes they're combined.\n\nThese taxes are all deductible on your federal income tax if you itemize.\n\nSome places have a sewer tax that is based on water use so it may or may not be deductible.\n\nYour best source for this information would be a Realtor and a tax adviser.
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A percentage based on your income, deductions, and tax credits  - and that's just Federal taxes.  Your state may take out more for income taxes.  Also, your city government may collect taxes.\n\nDon't forget that you probably pay sales tax on goods you purchase.\n\nOh!  If you own a home, you probably pay property taxes.  And ad valorem taxes on your vehicles.
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the west side of winston and the northwest forsyth county area are good. a lot of people live in the town of kernersville-between winston salem and greensboro for the best of both cities. some live in davie county or yadkin county to the west because of tax rates. as for work-it depends on the type of job-if it's medical, we have a world reknown university hospital which is the largest employer in the area and a second community hospital plus both have tons of satellite facilities. otherwise, the two (past) largest employers, Sara Lee Knits and R J Reynolds tobacco are laying off employees left and right so don't even bother with them. lots of banking, insurance, law firms-wachovia, gmac, etc. might be a good place to start.
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There are places with LOW property taxes.  Delaware has very low taxes.  There is even NO sales tax.  U can move there!