Jared Walczak, state projects director for the Tax Foundation, dives deep into the complexities of North Dakota's property tax system. He argues that while frustrations are valid, eliminating property taxes could lead to severe economic upheaval, as shifting burdens to income or sales taxes would essentially double state taxes. Walczak emphasizes that no developed nation has eliminated property taxes for good reason, urging policymakers to consider more sustainable solutions, like local revenue caps, instead of drastic measures.
