Certainty? In this world nothing is certain but death and taxes.
Benjamin Franklin said this in the 1700’s and this was 300 years ago.
Today, nothing has changed.
There is no escaping taxes, however tax rates should be fair, equitable and affordable.
Burns Lake’s local businesses are taxed at a rate that is over two times the amount of local residents.
Why is this?
I did ask the municipality last week why local businesses are taxed at a higher rate than residents and did receive a response .
However