At least once a year, Virginians come home to a letter in the mail from their county government, telling them how much in personal property tax they must pay simply for owning a vehicle.

It is time for this regressive taxation to end.

Virginians are estimated to pay the second-highest amount of taxes in the nation for owning an asset that basically is a requirement in modern life.

Just how big of a deal is it? On average, Virginians pay $966 a year in vehicle-related taxes. The average family is paying $80 a month simply to go to work and pick up groceries in Virginia.