Council battles tough budget Nov 21, 2009
49-mil hike in the real estate tax, taking it to 3. 57 mils from 3. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Poll finds Obama’s support has shrunk below a majority Nov 19, 2009
Brainard was late in paying real estate taxes in 2005, 2006, and 2007 on property in Northern Virginia, according to the report by the Senate Finance Committee staff ... 34 in penalties on late real estate tax payments. (Boston Globe)
Cities, counties prepare Census appeals Nov 18, 2009
Philip Fulton, director of an independent appeals panel, has been spending hours on the phone helping governments figure out what documentation they should provide from real estate tax rolls and utility records to building and occupancy permits and aerial photos. "The large jurisdictions that have hundreds of thousands of addresses, their challenges may be in the thousands," Fulton says. (USA Today)
Somerset Township holding line on taxes Nov 14, 2009
This figure would again allow the real estate tax to remain at 1. 61 mills and allow the township to avoid a tax increase for the 24th consecutive year. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
CALCULATOR: How much house can you afford? Nov 12, 2009
Real estate taxes ($/year) ... Total monthly expenses (including insurance and real estate tax payments). (USA Today -- Money)
Orion Bank late on taxes Oct 24, 2009
1:10 A.M. Orion Bank, already under heavy scrutiny by federal regulators, hasnt paid about $225,000 in real estate taxes on land it owns in Lee County, tax collectors data shows ... No Lee County-based banks have any unpaid real estate tax in the county, according to county tax collectors records. (The News-Press -- Business)
Lithuania -- September 2009 Staff Visit, Concluding Statement Oct 17, 2009
Streamlining tax incentives would also bolster collections, while a real estate tax, which is progressive by nature, would widen the tax base over time. Any proposed changes to the tax system should be placed in the context of a medium-term tax strategy that aims at enhancing both medium-term revenue and economic growth. (IMF News)
Attorney Jesse Oppenheimer passes away Oct 10, 2009
Oppenheimer, Blend, Harrison and Tate founder passes away - San Antonio Business Journal. for free extra services. (San Antonio Business Journal, TX)
County fears bigger deficit in 2010 Oct 8, 2009
In other news, during the county board of elections meeting, the commissioners authorized the following question on the ballot for Turbotville residents on election day next month: Do you favor increasing the rate of the Turbotville Borough Real Estate Tax, which is set aside for fire prevention, from 3 mils to a new rate of 4. 5 mils to be levied and assessed on real estate located in the Borough. (Milton Standard Journal, PA)
Opinions wanted: Residents asked to weigh in on downtown development Sep 24, 2009
Hamilton s current real estate tax rate is $15. 23 per $1,000 of assessed value a rate that s applied equally to homeowners and business owners alike. (Hamilton Wenham Chronicle, MA)
Borough asks fire companies to submit proposal Sep 21, 2009
Hietsch added the borough is beset with a stagnant or declining real estate tax base along with reduced income from the Earned Income Tax, Local Services Tax and the Real Estate Transfer Tax. The RFP requires each company to submit details on how it would charge each neighboring municipality a prorated share of the total expenses based on the company call volume and resources devoted to each municipality. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Keynotes for Sept. 17 Sep 17, 2009
Bergeron will discuss senior citizen concerns about capital gains, children s inheritance, real estate tax deferral, tax credits, etc. A light lunch will be provided. (Hudson Sun, MA)
State auditor orders Callaway to reduce tax rate to be levied this year Sep 3, 2009
Love appeared before the commission to explain that the situation arose because the commission during the campaign for the county sales tax had promised voters that they would lower the real estate tax rate if possible. The county did lower the rate to 0. (Fulton Sun, MO)
Hingham real estate tax schedule Aug 13, 2009
The first and second quarter fiscal 2010 real estate tax bills have been mailed ... People who have not received a real estate tax bill can call the Tax Collector s office at 781-741-1408. (Hingham Journal, MA)
LETTER: Extreme acts needed to save our democracy Aug 13, 2009
woodtick wrote on Aug 11, 2009 12:41 AM:" Socialism won't be happening until we begin to see some actual redistribution of wealth. The US auto companies, military industrial complex and healthcare corporations have been squeezing the poor and middle class for decades at both ends. . Paying low wages and reaping high profits.How many immigrants and urban poor could we encourage to move onto four acre homesteads in Coles County formerly occupied by thousand acre corn fields? 160 families per... (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Spotsy rejects mall road NEW: In a surprise move, county votes unanimously to cancel the Harrison Road Connector by the Towne Centre indefinitely. (10:12 p.m.) Aug 12, 2009
Although supervisors said those residential property owners would never have to pay an additional real estate tax as long as they did not convert their land to commercial or industrial zoning, the service district ordinance did not exclude those properties from the boundaries even though state law allows it. "I think all of you should be ashamed yourselves," said Bragg Road resident Scott Smith. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
Who should pay for Harrison connector? County attorney says a special service district to pay for the Harrison Road Connector is a fair path for supervisors to take Aug 3, 2009
Hampshire says state law allows properties to be excluded from the service district to ensure that only commercial property will pay the extra real estate tax within the district's boundaries. Supervisors have said that only commercial property in the service district will pay for the road unless residential property is rezoned to commercial. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
Beacon Hill Roll Call Jul 25, 2009
Other proposals allow any city or town to replace its residential real estate tax with a local income tax (H 3607); increase taxes by allowing a graduated income tax (a higher rate) on millionaires (H 2733); reduce the state income tax rate from 5. 3 percent to 5. (Hamilton Wenham Chronicle, MA)
Business leaders irked about Town's doubling of business tax Jul 23, 2009
Other revenue bases include real estate tax, personal property tax, vehicle license, zoning, and meals and lodging tax. Both the meals and lodging tax is 5 cent.. (Appomattox Times Virginian, VA)
Jack Lydon: Why is city competing with private business? Jul 20, 2009
I believe most of them were previously on the real estate tax rolls. With approximately 40 percent of the real estate in La Crosse taxable and with almost 100 properties in the area in foreclosure, along with the city building properties containing apartments, retail floor space and condos in competition with the private owners, why should anyone invest in our city. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Chatham to hold budget hearings Thursday Jun 18, 2009
Under the proposal, the town's real estate tax rate will increase 3 cents, from 22 cents to 25 cents per 100 of assessed value, and personal property will go up 5 cents, from 4. 50 to 4. (Chatham Star Tribune, VA)
Letters to the editor Jun 18, 2009
Maybe cause some of the big boys to move their shipping centers into California, along with new jobs, real estate tax revenues and construction. How about that. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Opinion)
RTM makes no change in tax collection May 29, 2009
Real Estate taxes will thus remain payable in four installments on July 1, October 1, January 1, and April 1, as long as the total annual amount is over $100 ... The assessor's office sends approximately 23,000 real estate tax bills, 48,000 motor vehicle tax bills 2,300 personal property tax bills, and 16,000 sewer tax bills every year. (Fairfield Minuteman, CT)
County status change could cut library funding May 29, 2009
Some of the issues raised today involved library funding, per capita taxes, real estate tax assessment and administrative changes. A change in status would cut state funding for libraries. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Council approves 70.5-cent real estate tax rate Fredericksburg City Council votes on tax rate, budget May 27, 2009
5-cent real estate tax rate ... 5-cent real estate tax rate ... 5-cent real estate tax next year. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
May 21 Around Town May 21, 2009
Fourth Quarter 2009 Real Estate tax bills have been mailed and are due May 1. If you have not received your bill please call the Tax Collector s Office and we will assist you. (Littleton Independent, MA)
Carlisle Area school board approves tentative budget May 15, 2009
If included in the final budget, the increase will raise the real estate tax rate to 14. 48 mils, or $1,480 for a home with an assessed value of $100,000. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Citizens speak during budget hearing; school board chair asks for money to be reinstated May 14, 2009
3 million budget that would coincide with a real estate tax increase of up to 10 cents per 100 of assessed value. The supervisors are hoping to reduce the 10-cent proposed rate when they meet again this Monday, May 18. (Appomattox Times Virginian, VA)
No tax increase expected in Mifflinburg May 7, 2009
This is an average $141 real estate tax rebate from last year, explained Business Manager Thomas Caruso. He added that the proposed budget does not include a tax increase, however, there will be an increase in the future to fund capital projects. (Milton Standard Journal, PA)
District approves budget with no tax increases May 6, 2009
5 million budget that calls for no real estate tax increase. The tax for fiscal year 2009-10 will stay at 11. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Community Notes (April 30) May 1, 2009
A new online payment option is available for the fiscal 2009 real estate tax bill ... Pay 2009 Real Estate Tax Bills. (Dover Sherborn Tab, MA)
Spotsy OKs tax districts Spotsylvania supervisors agreed last night to create two special service tax districts to help Silver Cos. build critical roads near the under-construction Spotsylvania Regional Medical Center. Apr 29, 2009
The Lee Hill West district will have a real estate tax rate of 75 cents per $100 of assessed value, tacked on to the 62-cent rate commercial and residents pay annually. The Lee Hill East district will have a rate of 33 cents per $100. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
Selectmen winners answer teens questions Apr 28, 2009
One such area is boosting the commercial real estate tax base. I believe that the Business Center off Kendrick Street is ripe for new development in the next several years, which should provide a much-needed boost in real estate tax revenues. (Needham Tab, MA)
Official: Per capita tax creates inequity Apr 18, 2009
You could increase real estate taxes and absorb that revenue ... 8 million in county real estate taxes ... Even if the county increases the real estate tax to make up for the revenues lost from eliminating the per capita tax, the result will be a lower burden on the taxpayers, Hietsch added. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Hospital roads may get tax help Spotsylvania County Board of Supervisors wants to create two commercial tax districts to fund critical road work by under-construction hospital near Massaponax. Apr 14, 2009
Businesses in the Lee Hill East district would be charged 33 cents per $100 of assessed value on top of the county real estate tax rate. The Lee Hill West district levy would be an extra 75 cents per $100 of assessed value. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
Porter County votes to leave RDA Apr 10, 2009
The Don wrote on Apr 9, 2009 5:01 PM:" Ignorance is bliss...our property taxes aren't so low any more, just read your local newspapers and talk to your neighbors. Real estate tax is a regressive tax, income tax is a progressive tax...you are laid off, you don't pay an income tax, but you will still be obligated to pay your property taxes! No forward thinking, I have just lost my homestead credit because of these boneheads getting out of the RDA...it offered homestead credit, in my case $250.00.... (Munster Times, IN)
Supervisors determined to not raise taxes despite $700,000 budget shortfall Apr 9, 2009
Unless the Board can find 700,000 in cuts, the County could be looking at a real estate tax increase of "roughly six cents," Ferguson said. Of the County's 39 million in expenses, 21 million is targeted for the Appomattox County School System, 4 million of which is local taxpayer funded dollars. (Appomattox Times Virginian, VA)
City may increase meals tax Fredericksburg City Council considers raising meals tax and tapping into reserve money to help offset budget cuts Apr 8, 2009
With a 3-cent hike in the real estate tax rate already proposed, council members discussed looking to the meals tax to find the $285,000 it would take to restore the 1 percent to 1. 5 percent cut employees will see in their paychecks starting this month. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
Supervisors get tongue-lashing on tax increases Apr 2, 2009
"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 7.75 to 8.50 per 100. Other tax hikes include raising the vehicle license fee (formerly decals) from 29.50 to 38.75 - a 9.25 jump - and increasing the consumer utility tax on telephone, electric and gas bills from 15 percent to 20 percent.Sleeper said the combined tax increases - 4.8 million - will go to pay debt service... (Chatham Star Tribune, VA)
Budget Process Committee: Hamiltons 216th Annual Town Meeting Apr 2, 2009
Under Proposition 2 1/2, the real estate tax levy can only increase 2 1/2 percent higher than last year s levy, plus an allowance for new valuations, which have been increasing very slowly ($120,000 projected this year) in Hamilton. The projected annual amount of state aid has been reduced $213,034 and local receipts, primarily from excise taxes, are reduced by $200,000. (Hamilton Wenham Chronicle, MA)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
