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bhikkhu

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5. Property taxes, based on speculative-boom values -

Reply to bupkus (Original post)

Fri Jun 15, 2012, 11:26 AM

Jun 2012

In spite of the heinousness of the guy getting the benefit, it looks pretty straightforward. The tax is supposed to be a percentage of the value of the property; if the property has been over-valued by the taxing authority then there is the right to challenge that.

I don't think any city council would give up that kind of income if they had any legal choice, so its probably a fair ruling. Which is what everyone has a right to.

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This message was self-deleted by its author [View all] bupkus Jun 2012 OP

richer heaven05 Jun 2012 #1

What about the deficit? Hubert Flottz Jun 2012 #2

Trump... what a genuine patriot. 4_TN_TITANS Jun 2012 #3

Dunno how it works for that state, but property tax in Illinois IS local tax. davsand Jun 2012 #4

This message was self-deleted by its author bupkus Jun 2012 #6

Can you clarify something for me? Please? davsand Jun 2012 #8

This message was self-deleted by its author bupkus Jun 2012 #9

Property taxes, based on speculative-boom values - bhikkhu Jun 2012 #5

This message was self-deleted by its author bupkus Jun 2012 #7

Perhaps it varies state by state, but I don't find mine to be corrupt bhikkhu Jun 2012 #10