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Property Taxes And The Non Profit Organization

Posted on November 17, 2008 - Filed Under Property taxes | 1 Comment

Non-profit organizations do not have to pay property taxes. This is a true statement, but there are stipulations that apply to the rule. The first thing that has to be defined is whether the organization is actually non-profit. Non-profit meaning that they do not have any profits made from monies received. The other qualification is [...]

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Using A Property Tax Attorney

Posted on November 11, 2008 - Filed Under Property taxes | Leave a Comment

If you are concerned about any of the statements on your property tax bill, especially the property tax assessment value, you might want to consult with a property tax attorney. Although you can do the process yourself, you may feel overwhelmed by the legalities and find it necessary to have help. You can look in [...]

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Make Sure To Pay Your Property Tax On Time

Posted on November 1, 2008 - Filed Under Property taxes | 2 Comments

When you buy a house or property, the mortgage company that holds your mortgage usually has an escrow account set up, which holds your monthly payment towards your homeowners insurance and property tax.  The standard procedure is for the mortgage lender to send you the money in a form of a check in December to [...]

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What To Bring With You To A Property Tax Attorney

Posted on October 22, 2008 - Filed Under Property taxes | Leave a Comment

When you schedule an appointment with a property tax attorney, you need to go to his office prepared. If you do not take along all the necessary documents and information, your first visit may be a waste of time and money causing a return trip with added fees. When you call the property tax attorney, [...]

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The Lottery And Your Property Taxes

Posted on October 15, 2008 - Filed Under Property taxes | Leave a Comment

Property taxes in some states come with a lottery tax reduction. This is because the state and the lottery have a deal that states that so much of the money spend on lottery tickets minus the winnings pay out is to be used to reduce the property tax of the property owners in the state. [...]

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Two Different Assessors Affecting Property Taxes

Posted on October 7, 2008 - Filed Under Property taxes | Leave a Comment

Is it possible to have two different assessors give two different assessments of two same properties? Unfortunately, the answer is yes.  Even though assessors follow guidelines, everyone sees something different. One assessor may see your property as a little run down and assess a lower value while another assessor assessing a property very close in [...]

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What Happens At A Property Tax Auction

Posted on October 1, 2008 - Filed Under Property taxes | Leave a Comment

If you have a property that is delinquent on property taxes, the city or town that the taxes are owed to will hold a property tax auction to sell the property in question and redeem the delinquent taxes. This type of auction is not as common in some areas as it is in others. Many [...]

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What Is A Property Tax Consultant

Posted on May 27, 2008 - Filed Under Property taxes | 7 Comments

Property tax consultants are similar to property tax attorneys except they have no special law degree, but do work to achieve results. You can use a property tax consultant to reduce or protect your taxes on a property. They can help you with filing the paperwork for an appeal, help you find all the necessary [...]

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Mobile Homes And Property Taxes In Wisconsin

Posted on May 20, 2008 - Filed Under Property taxes | 3 Comments

In Wisconsin the assessment of a mobile home only has to be done from the point of view meaning the outside can be used to assess the mobile home, however an inside assessment does help. Mobile homes only have to be assessed every five years, therefore the assessed value and the market value are with [...]

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When Selling A Property, Who Is Responsible For The Property Taxes

Posted on May 13, 2008 - Filed Under Property taxes | 12 Comments

When you are selling a property and it is in the middle of a property tax year, the seller is responsible for the property taxes up to the day of closing after which time the remaining tax is due by the buyer. Now some people are very unaware of this fact when they close on [...]

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