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Delays Cited In Colorado Property Tax Appeals
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...

Higher property values in Scott County, Iowa offset tax cut
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...

Farmland Property Taxes to Continue Rising into 2015
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...

Minn. Senate panel OKs business property tax bill
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...

Democrat vows to block property tax reform until tax credit passes
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...