Treasurer-Tax Collector, County of Orange

So, these people answering the phones over there are government employees. They’re supposed to be serving the public. I called in with some simple questions about a small bill (~$ 100) that I received; and I was met with hostility, judgement, and a poor attitude. All I’m asking is for the gals answering the phones to be nice… When I buy a $ 1 tube of toothpaste at Target, I’m treated with respect. Why can’t I get the same courtesy when I pay $ 1000s in taxes every year?

Property taxes suck! When you become ‘lucky’ enough to purchase your own home, guess what? You get to pay more taxes! Yay!!!
NOT!!!
Our realtor (my wife’s cousin) told us about an easy way to remember to pay your property taxes: No Darn Foolin’ Around! (N.D.F.A.) Basically, this helps you to remember when to pay your property taxes throughout the year: November/​December, February/​April. These are the approximate times of the year in which homeowners get to pay their property taxes! Isn’t that just oh-​so-​interesting!!!
Anyway, I just paid our property taxes since it is ‘required’ and ‘not cool if you don’t pay it’ because you could get in some ‘serious trouble’ and possibly ‘lose your home.’ Just another way ‘the man’ is stickin’ it to the people… hmph! As if tax time wasn’t difficult enough… at least we have TurboTax!
Good luck future homeowners!