Tax Notice

The above property tax notice was found in our entryway this week. We have always believed that the Mexicans are kinder and gentler than most of the human race, but this tax notice confirms it. Loosely translated (since English can't make it sound as gentle as it really is) the paper states:
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IMPORTANT NOTICE

[Skipping all the personal info]

Allow us to take this opportunity to greet you and to also recognize and thank you for the efforts you have made over time to make your property tax payments on the property number 37-318-005 in a timely manner. We are sure that for causes outside of your control you have not had the opportunity to cover the corresponding tax for the present year of 2013--two thousand thirteen, during the past month of January; however, we invite you to make the payment during this current month of February in order to take advantage of the 10% reduction in your total tax bill for the year.

You may access the following website for clarification or doubts:

http://portal.monterrey.gob.mx/ 

Or even better call the following telephone numbers: 8130-6565 ext. 6376 and 6051

NOTE: In the event that you have already paid your tax please pay no attention to this notice.

ATTENTIVELY AT YOUR SERVICE

GUADALUPE ARMIDA PEREZ SANDOVAL, LICENSED

CO-DIRECTOR OF REAL ESTATE COLLECTIONS  

Municipal Palace of Monterrey

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Now we ask you, wouldn't anyone want to pay this type of bill?