Still, taxes are not a bad thing.

Taxes going to your state or local government go to schools, hospitals, road repair, and much more.

Property taxes are local taxes that provide a large income source that local governments pay for the community's necessities.

Like other local taxes, property taxes pay for schools, roads, the police and fire department, and more.

Property owners, which could be residential homeowners or business properties, are responsible for paying taxes.

Local taxing units elect the appraisal board of directors, who hire the chief appraiser, and they fund county services accordingly.