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Property Taxes are taxes levied against the owner of property located within a particular jurisdiction. Property taxes are often used to refer to taxes on real property. Property taxation schemes vary depending... more +
Property Taxes are taxes levied against the owner of property located within a particular jurisdiction. Property taxes are often used to refer to taxes on real property. Property taxation schemes vary depending on the country or jurisdiction.  However, a popular system involves a government assessment of the value of a property and a rate based on a proportion of the assessed value. A property may be subject to taxation by multiple taxing entities.  less -
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Connecticut Motor Vehicle Taxation Laws Revised Again

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In 2022, the Connecticut General Assembly enacted a group of laws that changed the manner in which motor vehicles are assessed and taxed. The complete implementation of these statutes has been delayed in part due to various...more

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How Georgia's New Statewide Homestead Exemption Law Could Impact School Districts

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A new law that could have sweeping impacts on Georgia school districts’ property tax revenue was passed earlier this year, but its implementation is conditioned upon the passing of a constitutional amendment by statewide...more

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Iowa General Assembly – Legislative Session Week 4

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Week four of the legislative session was action-packed. Drafters, legislators, advocates, and staff are hustling to keep up with the pace and volume of bills being introduced and moving through committees. A number of...more

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Following Maryland’s Lead? We Guess Everyone Wants to Go to Court. Icy Challenges to Nebraska’s Advertising Services Tax Act Start...

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Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen’s ambitious plan to provide $2 billion in property tax relief via an increase in the sales tax rate and an expansion of the sales tax base is stirring significant debate. Part of his proposal is...more

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Florida's New Live Local Act Offers Land Use and Tax Benefits

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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed into law Senate Bill 102 on March 28, 2023, with an effective date of July 1, 2023. Commonly referred to as the Live Local Act (the Act), it has significant land use, zoning and tax benefits...more

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Oregon’s New Estate Tax Exemption for Family Businesses engaged in Farming, Forestry, ‎or Fishing Businesses

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On July 13, 2023, Governor Tina Kotek signed into law SB 498, which provides a new Oregon estate tax exemption for up to $15 million (the NR Exemption) of natural resource property that is used in a decedent’s farming,...more

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2023 Texas Legislative Updates to Public Facility Corporations Owning Multifamily Developments

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During the 88th Regular Session, the Texas Legislature passed HB 2071 to address the perceived misuse of property tax incentives used by Public Facility Corporations (PFCs). The legislation significantly updated Texas Local...more

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Understanding the Real Estate and Tax Implications of Florida's Buyer Ban Law

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Last month, Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) of Florida signed a new law that would prohibit people who are not U.S. citizens or permanent residents and whose "domicile" is in China from purchasing certain real property in the state....more

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Major Property Tax Relief Passed by the Colorado Legislature, Now It’s Up to the Voters

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In the waning hours of the legislative session, the Colorado General Assembly passed a bill that would ask voters to approve a 10-year property tax relief plan to combat skyrocketing home values and backfill lost revenue for...more

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Florida's Live Local Act

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The Live Local Act (SB 102) (the “Act”) amends multiple provisions of the Florida Statutes with the overarching purpose of spurring additional development of affordable housing in the State. Importantly, for qualifying...more

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New Florida Law to Turbocharge Affordable Housing Development

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Governor Ron DeSantis signed into law Senate Bill 102 (“Live Local Act” or the “Act”) on March 28, 2023. The majority of the Live Local Act will go into effect on July 1, 2023, with certain provisions pertaining to tax...more

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Maryland’s Prince Georges County Adopts Rent Control

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On February 21, 2023, Mount Rainier, a small city in Prince Georges County, Maryland (PG County), adopted a rent control law. In response, on March 2, 2023, PG County followed Mount Rainier by adopting its Rent Stabilization...more

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Time to Clean Up Your Real Property Tax Value - Deadline to Take Advantage of New Property Tax Law is Quickly Approaching

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A taxpayer who believes the county assessment is too high, or that the value of their property declined, may contest the valuation and reduce the taxes owed by establishing a lower valuation is warranted. This often includes...more

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New Remedial Bill Concerning Connecticut Property Tax Exemption for Manufacturers in Certain Municipalities

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Connecticut has adopted a variety of property tax exemptions for certain specified uses of real and personal property, including property used in manufacturing. The prerequisite filing obligations and deadlines associated...more

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Review of 2022 Arizona Tax Highlights

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ARIZONA TO IMPLEMENT 2.5% FLAT TAX AHEAD OF SCHEDULE - Governor Doug Ducey announced that Arizona will implement its new 2.5% flat income tax rate on January 1, 2023, a full year ahead of schedule. According to Gov. Ducey,...more

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City of LA New Transfer Tax

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In the November 2022 election, the voters of the City of Los Angeles passed Los Angeles Measure ULA (United to House LA). Measure ULA—which will go into effect on April 1, 2023—establishes and funds programs for the purposes...more

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Real Estate Update Q1/2023: Neuerungen im Immobilienwirtschaftsrecht

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Das neue Jahr 2023 bringt einige wichtige Gesetzesänderungen für die Immobilienbranche mit sich, die Ihre Aufmerksamkeit verlangen. In unserem Real Estate Update werfen wir einen Blick auf ausgewählte Gesetzesänderungen, die...more

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Iowa General Assembly – Legislative Session Week 1

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The 90th General Assembly convened for the 2023 legislative session on Monday, January 9. Monday consisted of short organizing sessions in the House and Senate and speeches by leadership in both parties. Priorities set by the...more

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To Fee or Not to Fee: New Law Changes the Fee In Lieu of Tax Analysis for Manufacturers

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On June 17th, South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster signed Act No. 228, the “Comprehensive Tax Cut Act of 2022” (“Act”), into law after extensive debate and efforts by leadership of the State House of Representatives and...more

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South Carolina Passes Targeted Tax Reform Legislation

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The South Carolina General Assembly passed tax reform legislation providing targeted relief to individuals and to manufacturers, including (i) a one-time rebate of up to $700 in 2021 taxes for individuals; (ii) cuts to the...more

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First half 2022 review, General Election, and preview of Lame Duck Session

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The Ohio General Assembly finished the first half of 2022 with a rush of lawmaking, appropriating billions of dollars in infrastructure spending, and making policy changes in a range of subjects. Initially, the legislature’s...more

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Governor signs Bill Amending PTELL and School Code on Several School Finance Provisions

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On Monday Governor Pritzker signed into law Public Act 102-0895 (Senate Bill 1975) creating Section 18-190.7 of the Property Tax Code, which modifies how certain school districts and other units of local government can...more

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Dissolving Disney’s Reedy Creek Improvement District: The Impacts of SB 4-C

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The Reedy Creek Improvement District (RCID) is a special purpose district created by a special act of the Florida Legislature in May 1967. It gives The Walt Disney Company governmental control over the land in and around Walt...more

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Governor signs Refund Recapture Bill into Law

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On Friday Governor Pritzker signed into law Public Act 102-0519 (Senate Bill 508) creating Section 18-233 of the Property Tax Code, which implements an automatic levy increase to be applied by county tax extension officials...more

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Changes coming to Ohio’s real property tax exemption laws

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Beginning in 2022, Ohio will require owners of exempt real property to notify the county auditor if the property “ceases to qualify for exemption.” House Bill 110 - the most recent budget bill - included a provision that...more

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