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Shouldn't some things not be adjusted for "circumstances"? Adjusting everything to individual ability to pay is tantamount to paying everyone the same amount. Why shouldn't you be able to pay for a more valuable parcel of land only if you earn more?

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I'm not really advocating one way or the other, just pointing out that property taxes are usually constructed such that the owner pays a flat rate based on an assessed value. There is no tiered increases in rates as the value goes up, so it's pretty much a classic example of a regressive tax.

> Shouldn't some things not be adjusted for "circumstances"?

Yes, lots of things. But taxes aren't one of them.

Why not property taxes in particular? Disincentivising land ownership would promote growth and lead more people to population centers, which seems like one of the only effective ways to solve many of the world's problems, from climate change to lack of opportunity. Not snark, I'm really curious as to your view.

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