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DENVER (AP) – A state audit finds that the housing downturn has more Colorado property owners appealing property tax assessments, but they’re experiencing delays in having their cases resolved and getting refunds if they win an appeal. READ MORE...

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Despite a lower proposed property tax rate, homeowners in Scott County will see a slight increase in the county portion of their tax bills for fiscal year 2013, the Scott County Board of Supervisors learned Tuesday. READ MORE...

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Farmland owners are in for more property tax increases at least into 2015, Purdue Extension agricultural economist Larry DeBoer says. In the Jan. 27 issue of his column "Capital Comments," DeBoer said the base rate for the assessment of an acre of farmland will jump from $1,290 in 2011 to $1,500 in 2012. He estimates the base rate will be about $2,030/acre by 2015. The 2007 base rate was $880. READ MORE...

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St. Paul, Minn. — A proposed phase-out of Minnesota's business property tax has cleared its first legislative hurdle. READ MORE...

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A key senator has publicly issued a new challenge as legislators struggle to resolve their dispute over how to cut commercial property taxes. Senator Joe Bolkcom, a Democrat from Iowa City, is chairman of the Senate panel that drafts tax policy. READ MORE...

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Property taxes are eating up a larger share of family income under Gov. Chris Christie than under previous governors, primarily due to a sharp reduction in direct property tax relief over the past two years. In fact, net property taxes are 20 percent higher under Christie than they were when Democrat Jon Corzine left office two years ago. READ MORE...

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A breakthrough has been made in talks between Israel and the Vatican ahead of a historic agreement on economic and financial issues. READ MORE... 

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State lawmakers should come up with replacement money for local governments if they eliminate Michigan's personal property tax, leaders of local governments said. READ MORE...

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January 30, 2012, 11:23 AM — Here’s a quick update on the Facebook tax situation – you know, the one where Facebook is disputing property taxes on its Prineville data center in Oregon. READ MORE...

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Property Tax Grip

30 Jan 2012

Corning, N.Y. - The two percent property tax cap could force local programs to be cut. READ MORE...

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MASON CITY, IA-Property taxes are a big issue in the Iowa legislature this year. READ MORE...

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LISBON - With the new year comes tax increases for some property owners and decreases for others. READ MORE...

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MASON CITY — Property tax reform is a porcupine in this year’s legislative session. READ MORE...

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Property tax bills will be arriving in a few weeks, and two South Kitsap taxing districts will be considering property tax ballot measures in the coming year. READ MORE...

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Property taxes are eating up a larger share of family income under Gov. Chris Christie than under previous governors, primarily due to a sharp reduction in direct property tax relief over the past two years. In fact, net property taxes are 20 percent higher under Christie than they were when Democrat Jon Corzine left office two years ago. READ MORE...

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While local taxpayers will see a drop in their tax bills this year, it also means school districts will take a hit in the revenue they receive from the county. READ MORE...

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The story in last Monday's paper about a Detroit woman's eviction for failing to pay her property taxes is a nightmare for many seniors. READ MORE...

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Two non-profits in Attleboro are getting slapped with property tax bills for the first time.

The Knights of Columbus and the Moose Lodge both thought they were exempt because they are charitable organizations. However, the tax assessor says it was the result of an oversight. READ MORE...

The latest estimate on the effect of the new assessments on homeowners who pay property taxpayers in Pittsburgh and Mount Oliver puts it this way: 69,000 taxpayers will see their tax bills drop and 59,000 will see their bills increase. READ MORE...

Recent News

Wednesday, February 1, 2012 - 3:17pm

DENVER (AP) – A state audit finds that the housing downturn has more Colorado property owners appealing property tax assessments, but they’re experiencing delays in having their cases resolved and getting refunds if they win an appeal. READ MORE...

Wednesday, February 1, 2012 - 3:14pm

Despite a lower proposed property tax rate, homeowners in Scott County will see a slight increase in the county portion of their tax bills for fiscal year 2013, the Scott County Board of Supervisors learned Tuesday. READ MORE...

Wednesday, February 1, 2012 - 3:09pm

Farmland owners are in for more property tax increases at least into 2015, Purdue Extension agricultural economist Larry DeBoer says. In the Jan. 27 issue of his column "Capital Comments," DeBoer said the base rate for the assessment of an acre of farmland will jump from $1,290 in 2011 to $1,500 in 2012. He estimates the base rate will be about $2,030/acre by 2015. The 2007 base rate was $880. READ MORE...

Wednesday, February 1, 2012 - 3:05pm

St. Paul, Minn. — A proposed phase-out of Minnesota's business property tax has cleared its first legislative hurdle. READ MORE...

Wednesday, February 1, 2012 - 2:37pm

A key senator has publicly issued a new challenge as legislators struggle to resolve their dispute over how to cut commercial property taxes. Senator Joe Bolkcom, a Democrat from Iowa City, is chairman of the Senate panel that drafts tax policy. READ MORE...