This has reduced the number of estates required to pay tax and the amount of taxes owed. But, despite these changes, appreciating land values and increasing farm size mean a larger share of farm estates are subject to the federal estate tax.

If they wanted to broaden it, then give a tax refund or lower the state taxes.

The citizens are getting the best use of the dollars they are paying in taxes.

We haven't seen the needs yet. Real-estate taxes are just one piece of the puzzle. There are too many outside issues. For us to come up with a percent at this point would be premature.

Next to taxes it's the single biggest income for the county.

[Canada taxes business investment more heavily than any other competing nation except China -- and taxes on Canadians' personal investment income can reach 80%, according to a study released yesterday. The findings underscore the need for a dramatic overhaul of the tax system to cope with growing competition from Asia and an ageing population, the C.D. Howe Institute said.] Given the competitive and demographic challenges facing Canada, tax reform is increasingly urgent, ... In the coming years, Canada should not simply react to changes in tax policy abroad, but should take the initiative and adopt policies that would unleash the Canadian tiger.