LETTER: Some may be taxed twice for library service Apr 2, 2009
If it is voted in then a piece of rural real estate tax having a value of 100,000 will start out with a real estate tax increase the first year of approximately 76 ... I understand that if the library referendum passes, the library tax will be on every real estate tax bill in the Mattoon school district every year from now on ... This seems like double taxation to me and based on our present economy, it should be clear that many people who live in the rural Mattoon area cannot afford such an... (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Message to supervisors: don't raise taxes Mar 19, 2009
The 2009-2010 budget includes a 9-cent hike in the real estate tax rate, from 53 cents to 62 cents per 100 of assessed value, and 75-cent jump in personal property, from 7 ... "Why am I and other landowners getting beaten up over real estate taxes?" he said ... "We have no choice with the school bond. We have to pay it, but we're trying to keep the real estate tax as low as possible.". (Chatham Star Tribune, VA)
Developer asks council to declare shopping center blighted Mar 14, 2009
Why doesn't the County and cities rework the real estate tax i mean after all realestate has fallen over 25% in our area but yet we are billed for property values from 5 yrs ago. Geez This is a very unrealistic venue for RL Jones and if Farmington does this then they are ignorant. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Revenue declines at Monroe fire company Mar 14, 2009
22-mil fire real estate tax means that a resident with a home assessed at $100,000 pays about $22 per year toward fire service. The money may only be used for fire services. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Residents get another chance to tell supervisors what they think about tax increases Mar 12, 2009
As it stands now, the proposed spending plan includes a 9-cent hike in the real estate tax rate, from 53 cents to 62 cents per 100 of assessed value, and 75-cent jump in personal property, from 7 ... Harville expects the real estate tax increase to be cut in half. (Chatham Star Tribune, VA)
DCA to partner with Carlisle borough Mar 12, 2009
Under a DID, commercial property owners within a designated area would have paid an assessment beyond the real estate tax to fund ramped-up marketing efforts, traffic safety upgrades and beautification projects. While the idea failed to gain the necessary support at the council level, Heath said the DCA could be a vehicle to carry out some of those goals. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
LETTER: Now is not the time to raise real estate taxes Mar 6, 2009
If the library referendum which will be on the ballot in April passes, it will require all rural property owners to pay an additional permanent annual real estate tax for the Mattoon Library whether they ever use the library. When a taxing body is successful in adding such a layer of tax to each real estate tax bill, you can customarily anticipate that the related tax levy will increase every year thereafter ... In our present economy, we do not need another layer of real estate taxes. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
County to hold public hearing on budget March 2, $225.9 million spending plan includes increases in taxes, fees Feb 26, 2009
The proposed budget calls for a 9-cent hike in the real estate tax rate, from 53 cents to 62 cents per 100 of assessed value, and 75-cent jump in personal property, from 7. 75 to 8. (Chatham Star Tribune, VA)
Seniors can apply for tax deferral Feb 23, 2009
This is the last week for senior citizens who qualify for DeKalb County;s Senior Citizens Real Estate Tax Deferral Program to apply, according to a news release from county treasurer Christine Johnson. Qualifying seniors can defer the property tax on their personal residence for the upcoming year, according to the news release. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
OUR READERS SAY Feb 21, 2009
It was obvious last September when you hijacked $500,000 of real estate tax reductions intended by the state to help over-taxed residential property owners. You needed $350,000 to pay for garbage dump litigation costs and $150,000 to hire a consultant to find ways to produce more revenue for the city, including annual assessments for solid wastes, fire protection and street construction. (The Fort Meade Leader, FL)
Around Town briefs Feb 19, 2009
Tax bills due Third Quarter 2009 Real Estate tax bills have been mailed and are due Feb. 2. If you have not receive your bill please call the Tax Collector s Office and we will assist you. (Littleton Independent, MA)
Former Hingham officer is found dead Feb 13, 2009
A hoax letter written on official-looking City of Boston letterhead went out to some residents in recent days, demanding they put out their blue recycling bins for the city to pick up by this morning or face a hefty charge on their real estate tax bill. "Unfortunately for the very few not willing to comply, we have been approved by Mayor Thomas M. Menino to add a standard fee of $327.00 to your real estate tax bill," the letter reads. (Boston Globe)
Protect your home from the cost of long-term care Feb 13, 2009
A retained life estate is assurance that you have the lifetime right to reside in the home, to collect any rents, to keep any real estate tax discounts or exemptions and that the house will pass free of capital gains tax to your beneficiaries ... If you transfer your home to your children without keeping this lifetime interest, the capital gains and real estate tax benefits will be lost and your home could be subject to a lien for your children s debts. (Queens Chronicle, NY)
MTA Fare Hikes Not Enough For Planned Improvements Mar 25, 2008
In March the MTA real estate tax revenue fell $32 million short of projections. But there is a possible light at end of the tunnel: if approved in June, some improvements could go into effect by the end of the year. (CBS 2, NY)
Studio Exec Testifies in Pellicano Trial Mar 22, 2008
50 Cents OFF ALL Beers es of Wine - $1. $2 mixed drinks from 9 pm to 11 pm. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Renovation plans set for WSHS field; School Board takes more actions Mar 21, 2008
Goodview Guy wrote on Mar 21, 2008 6:47 AM:" Kudos to Kelly for asking why this project ballooned from $1.2 million to $2 million. Durand responded with his usual line of BS for two minutes before Kelly asked him again to answer the question. Bottom line: no real answer from Durand, but another lease levy will mysteriously show up on your real estate tax statement next year. These lease levys are starting to add up folks. ". The comments above are from readers. (Winona Daily News, MN)
County schedules public hearing on budget Mar 20, 2008
1 million last year, includes a 3-cent tax increase, which would increase the county's real estate tax rate to 53 cents per 100 of assessed value. It also includes 500,000 from a new meals tax scheduled to go into effect July 1. (Chatham Star Tribune, VA)
Stafford proposes tax hike Proposed Stafford budget shows real estate tax rate increase of almost 20 cents Mar 19, 2008
Proposed Stafford budget shows real estate tax rate increase of almost 20 cents ... In an effort to offset a potential budget shortfall of about $30 million, Stafford County Administrator Anthony Romanello is proposing a real estate tax rate increase of almost 20 cents ... He suggested raising the real estate tax rate from 70 cents per $100 of assessed value to 89. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
Industrial Business Incentives Wiped Out Mar 15, 2008
These incentives may include real estate tax abatements for up to ten years, forgiveness of sales and special use taxes, offering subsidies for new employees and other innovative programs that can make it easier and more profitable for a company to settle in the locale. The program has been in existence for almost three decades and, by and large, has been successful. (Suffolk Life Newspapers, NY)
ROUSE: Tax relief for seniors Mar 15, 2008
The cost of real estate taxes, along with medical expenses are the pension busters for many of the retirees, who must consider the option of tax deferral as a remedy to remain solvent in the family homestead ... I like the idea that has been discussed in other parts of the country that I presented in this column a couple years ago, which would authorize the freezing of the citizen s real estate tax payments upon their retiring and embarking on fixed-income status. (Framingham TAB, MA)
Letters to the Editor - 3/8/2008 Mar 9, 2008
" You know, there used to be a time, when I gave regular line teachers a break. I used to say, it was their leadership. Cause most of these teachers I've known, were hard working cared about their kids, and actually did a pretty good job. But... no more. When your a teacher, and you elect a leader who does the kind of things to children, and to our schools, as I've seen, they must be held responsible for their choices, in leadership. No longer will I give them the pass I used to. They will be... (North County Times)
Wage tax bills late, but inevitable Mar 8, 2008
The same procedural glitch that delayed real estate tax bills for the city, Lackawanna County and the Scranton School District also pushed back the mailing of 24,000 earned income tax return forms to wage earners in the city. Most recipients Mr. Moore included got their forms in the mail Thursday. (Scranton Times, PA)
County looks into two-cent tax increase Feb 28, 2008
It's been four years since the mention of a possible two-cent real estate tax increase was put on the table for the Campbell County Board of Supervisors to evaluate ... This possible increase in the real estate tax has been included in the budget plans for the past four years. (Altivista Journal, VA)
Tax hike on table Feb 22, 2008
Sleeper's 2008-2009 spending plan would raise the county's real estate tax rate from 50 cents to 55 cents per 100 of assessed value. A 5-cent tax increase would generate 1. (Chatham Star Tribune, VA)
THIS MORNING Feb 21, 2008
CLARKS GREEN Borough Council amended its 2008 tax ordinance Wednesday to raise real estate tax to 17 mills, a 2. 5-mill increase from the rate adopted in December. (Scranton Times, PA)
Assessments reflect market Real estate tax reassessments mailed out today in Stafford Feb 21, 2008
Real estate tax reassessments mailed out today in Stafford. Date published: 2/21/2008. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
Taxes dominate legislative forum Feb 15, 2008
Steele said he had signed on to completely do away with real estate tax all together. His plan to compensate for that revenue was to decrease sales tax from six percent to four and one-half percent, but include services, which are currently not subject to sales tax. (Brownstown Jackson County Banner, IN)
Third Graders Grill Bloomberg, Guess His Age Is 107 Feb 15, 2008
The mayor promises to keep real estate tax cuts in place, but that doesn't mean taxes aren't going to rise. Third Graders Grill Bloomberg, Guess His Age Is 107. (WNBC.com, NY)
CH council votes to lower real estate taxes Feb 14, 2008
After a lengthy public hearing and a heated debate among its members, council voted 6-1 to lower the rate from its current level of $1. 15 per $100 of property value to $1. (Petersburg Progress Index, VA)
Spotsy budget calls for tax increase Factoring in reassessments, proposal would effectively be a 6-cent hike in the real estate tax rate. Feb 13, 2008
In the budget, most property owners would see bigger real estate tax bills. He is proposing what, factoring in reassessments, would effectively be a 6-cent hike in the real estate tax rate ... The budget proposal is to keep the real estate tax rate at 62 cents per $100 of assessed value. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
Stafford reinstates tax break for elderly County raises tax relief cap to $3,000. Feb 11, 2008
They increased the limits on net worth for the elderly and disabled so more people could qualify for a real estate tax break ... "If the real estate tax rate is raised this year, the impact will be more," Hartwood District Supervisor Joe Brito said ... But about 23 people on the program, who once qualified for a full break, would still have to pay some real estate tax, according to Mayausky. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
County Board District 2 questionnaire Feb 3, 2008
Heath: We need to reduce the impact of real estate taxes ... I have heard many complaints on the real estate tax assessments ... Home owners are seeing continuous increases on their home real estate taxes. (Pontiac Daily Leader, IL)
OUR VIEW: Carnegie legacy still promissory note for future Feb 3, 2008
Dottedline wrote on Feb 2, 2008 1:36 PM:" I agree with Early Bird about the airport, but the courthouse security system may be an unfortunate necessity in order to do what we can to protect our fellow citizens. I think the fact that it is necessary is more distasteful than the fact of its existence. The sad fact is that violent incidents have happened all too often at courthouses, where emotions and instability are often features of courthouse events; workers and visitors need to be as protected... (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Orange a sought after business community Feb 1, 2008
"You lose little (tax revenue) when a business moves out. The real estate tax stays," Grimmer said Grimmer pointed out again how desirable a location Orange is. "Spring Brook Commons on Marsh Hill Road will be opening in April and already 37,000 of the 56,000 square feet are already leased," he announced. (Orange Bulletin, CT)
Solving the Kansas Missouri tax scuffle Jan 27, 2008
Last year Missouri passed a law that took away real estate tax deductions for Kansans who work in that state. Actually, it was a retaliatory move against another Missouri neighbor, Illinois, and Kansas just got in the way. (SunOnline)
Vote wipes out 3-mill Summit tax decrease Jan 24, 2008
She said the vote to change the year s real estate tax ordinance was a correction, not an increase, since taxes will be restored to their 2007 level. We didn t raise anything, she said. (Scranton Times, PA)
Virginians challenged to drive better at Charlotte County BOS meeting Jan 23, 2008
Wednesday January 23, 2008. The Union Star (434) 376-2795 Phone (434) 376-2676 Fax P.O. Box 180 241 Main Street Brookneal VA 24528. (Brookneal Union Star, VA)
Is Your Business Providing You With Enough Tax Savings? Jan 20, 2008
Newspaper online, Chronicle Newspapers, The Chronicle, The Fairfax Chronicle, The South County Chronicle, The North County Chronicle, Virginia, Lorton, Mason Neck, Fairfax Station, South Springfield, Clifton, Newington. An Independent Newspaper. (South County Chronicle, VA)
It's The Salaries, Stupid Jan 17, 2008
They both contribute to the high cost of local real estate taxes in the same manner: the cost of employment ... The cost of funding the police and the educational establishment is paid for through local real estate taxes ... The police, in addition to the heavy contribution from real estate taxes, are also funded through police district taxes, which just about equal the rest of the taxes raised by county government. (Suffolk Life Newspapers, NY)
2008 Eldon budget shows signs of continued growth Jan 5, 2008
The city does not levy a personal property or real estate tax. Contact this reporter at. (Camdenton Lake Sun Leader, MO)
Year-end tax questions? Get answers Jan 3, 2008
Q: It's near the end of the year, and I'm wondering what sort of real estate tax issues should I be aware of. A: There are numerous real estate tax-related issues that may be important for you to consider at this time ... Common real estate tax issues to consider include home mortgage interest deductions, including prepaid mortgage interest deductions, exclusion or inclusion of income on a sale of residence, tax treatment of 1031 exchanges ("Like-Kind Exchanges"), reporting of rental income,... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Wal-Mart named top story of 2007 Jan 1, 2008
5 million budget, the Appomattox County Board of Supervisors in April approved a five-cent real estate tax increase. The tax increase caused the real estate tax rate to increase from 72 cents to 77 cents per 100 of assessed value ... The real estate tax rate increase marked the second time in three years that a tax hike was needed. (Appomattox Times Virginian, VA)
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CAMDEN COUNTY - Tired of seeing increases on personal property and real estate tax bills, one Camden County resident says he wants to know exactly where all that extra money is going ... In 2006, Mills paid 534 in personal property taxes and 2,836 in real estate taxes. (Camdenton Lake Sun Leader, MO)
Watch out: Tax season is here Dec 27, 2007
The deadline for making the first half of real estate tax payments is Jan. 31, 2008. But some homeowners choose to make an early payment prior to Jan. 1, 2008, to help with deductions for their 2007 income taxes. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Blow up the system! Indiana is past due for reform Dec 16, 2007
Jim from Chicago wrote on Dec 12, 2007 3:02 PM:" Geez! My wife and I may actually move back to IN if the "blow up " plan is implemented. Here in Chicago, Daley and his political hacks are angels when compared to the politicians in Porter and Lake Counties. And believe it or not, my 2007 real estate tax in Chicago is 50% less than it was when I lived in Porter County for property that was similar in cost to my Chicago property. ". MITCH STAYS EVERYONE ELSE, YER OUTTA HERE. (Munster Times, IN)
Alderman's proposed $1.5M cuts reviewed in special council session Dec 15, 2007
wrote on Dec 4, 2007 6:09 AM:" City Hall thoughts. Lets make up the list and let the public fight about it. We will scare them and the public will finally say 'oh ok you win City Hall raise the Real Estate Tax we don't care just don't cut the programs to the young old and needy'. The only way to solve the money crunch brought on by the over spending on 'pet projects'(Arena) is to increase R.E. Tax. ". budget crunch wrote on Dec 4, 2007 5:16 AM:" Did I miss the line item that reduced the... (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Commercial tax increase denied Dec 13, 2007
We feel that an increase in the commercial real estate tax will be passed down to tenants, said Paul Sughrue, Chamber of Commerce president. If this goes through, we could see some vacancies downtown. (Winchester Star, MA, MA)
What Is Affordable Housing? Dec 13, 2007
A house that carries a real estate tax burden of $10,000 to $15,000 is a money pit ... The cost of schools is 70% of our real estate tax burden. (Suffolk Life Newspapers, NY)
ROUSE: Help is there for moderate income property owners Dec 8, 2007
If you are still in the family home, where your children were raised, then you know the despair of the super duty real estate tax that computes on an annual basis to around a third of the total cost of your home when you purchased it 50 or 60 years ago. (The house became more valuable with the passing years, so it must have been a good buy). (Framingham TAB, MA)
Nuangola council passes 2008 budget; no tax increase Dec 7, 2007
The $187,878 budget keeps the real estate tax at 14 mills. A mill is a $1 tax for every $1,000 of assessed value. (The Citizen's Voice, PA)
Lake council gives initial OK to income tax Nov 29, 2007
" jeremy wrote on Nov 27, 2007 9:37 AM:" i wont mind the county income tax if and a big IF mitch daniels plan to cap real estate tax at 1. then i can watch my property value rize. (Munster Times, IN)
Harrisburg schools withdraw bond issue Nov 22, 2007
The district is still paying real estate tax on some properties. Applications are now on file for tax exemptions, Businaro said. (Harrisburg Daily Register, IL)
W. Conshy residents will see a reduction in the real estate tax Nov 22, 2007
Although there was an item on the agenda asking for a "motion to advertise the Year 2008 Budget and 2008 Real Estate Tax Rate," it was discovered that the Borough Manager Caren Andrews did not have the "clean copy" ready for council's inspection. Therefore, it could not be approved for advertising as planned, or presented to the public for its scrutiny. (Conshohocken Recorder, PA)
Pittston expecting tax increase Nov 22, 2007
Mayor Joseph Keating said Wednesday City Council should increase real estate taxes by 4 mills, or 9 ... Most of the real estate tax 25 mills funds general expenses; 1 mill goes to the library; 0. (Scranton Times, PA)
Land protection program gains momentum Nov 21, 2007
This year, the board dedicated a penny of real estate tax revenue, or $1. 2 million, to buy development rights. (Loudoun Times Mirror, VA)
Our for-profit government Nov 18, 2007
The majority of the state Supreme Court, supposedly comprised of the intelligentsia in our state's world of law, felt that the wording of the initiative would lead to a conclusion, where a voter "could believe he or she was voting to reduce the property tax limit by 1 percent instead of by 5 percent ..." They are certainly not mathematical geniuses, since the initiative specifically caps real estate tax growth at 1 percent. The dissenting justices wrote that "no reasonable argument can be... (Longview Daily News, WA)
Challenges await new supervisors Nov 15, 2007
And, while handling all of that, supervisors want to keep the real estate tax rate from ballooning. It's going to be a challenge, but in interviews following Tuesday's election, supervisors - ones returning and ones just starting - expressed optimism. (Chatham Star Tribune, VA)
Taxes don’t budge in 2008 Avoca budget Nov 10, 2007
A property owner with an average assessment of $3,198 pays about $70 annually in borough real estate tax, based on the rate of 22 mills ... Real estate taxes bring in about $80,000. (The Citizen's Voice, PA)
Chamber board of directors endorses bond referendum Nov 6, 2007
In supporting the meals tax, Bennett noted, "The county is limited in the ways in which it can raise revenue. With few alternatives to the real estate tax and increasing expenses to operate the county government, the county needs the ability to increase its revenue sources.". Bennett encouraged all voters to go to the polls on Nov. 6. (Chatham Star Tribune, VA)
Transfer Tax Has Its Fans and Foes Oct 31, 2007
He says everyone pays sales taxes but the real estate tax is directed only at one segment of the population, and this segment is made up to a great extent of young families and first-time home buyers ... Property owners would continue to pay real estate taxes as assessed by the county and/or municipality in which the property is located. (The Pilot Newspaper)
Cabela's opens, 'A new dawning for East Hartford' Oct 27, 2007
The Town Council "stepped up to the plate" she said in offering Cabela's and Rentschler Field developers 7-year real estate tax abatement. "They took a large leap forward. It took a lot of courage to do that, beginning with (former mayor) Tim Larson," said Mayor Currey. (East Hartford Gazette, CT)
Assessors: Daniels' plan is wrong approach Oct 26, 2007
Highland2 wrote on Oct 26, 2007 12:06 AM:" Take a look at your real estate tax bill. You will notice that about half of your taxes goes to the local school corporation. In order to get a handle on real estate taxes- school funding has to be controlled. This is why the first person to cry about lowering taxes are the school staff. We have to properly fund schools....but if you want to lower your tax bill....start here. ". Joe wrote on Oct 25, 2007 11:23 PM:" To the person who says that the tax... (Munster Times, IN)
Changes on Salford candidates list Oct 25, 2007
"All the 2007 school real estate tax will be on computer," Casper said. Since Elwell resigned after township and county property taxes had already been billed, but before the school district tax bills went out, taxes to the county and township this year for Salford properties had to be paid through Elwell, while school taxes are due through Casper. (Springfield Sun, PA)
Tax shift not in anyones best interests Oct 19, 2007
A recommendation has been proposed to the Reading Board of Selectmen, to be voted on next month, advocating a shift in the town s real estate tax rate ... Under current figures, if the maximum shift is implemented, the median commercial property owner would see a staggering annual increase in real estate taxes of $2,738 ... Proponents of the tax shift advocate that residents will recognize a savings on their real estate tax, however, that savings dissipates as residents continue to patronize... (Reading Advocate, MA)
Antrim Township taxes likely to stay the same Oct 18, 2007
taff is not recommending a real estate tax increase for the 2008 budget, Township Manager Ben Thomas Jr. said. Without an increase, the townships property tax rate will remain steady at 2 mills. (Waynesboro Record Herald, PA)
