House Proposes Property Tax Transparency
Property tax assessments hit the mailboxes and the news this month and given such extraordinary (10 – 20 percent) increases, many people are fearful about what this will mean for their property tax bill. And rightfully so. Property taxes often
Tax Transparency Talking Points
HF 773 Talking Points Property Tax Transparency Trigger What the bill does: Starting in budget year 2021, if a city or county wishes to increase property tax revenue by more than two percent above the prior year, some extra
Property Tax Relief
Taking Property Taxes off Autopilot
Without some curbs, property taxes can become unaffordable.
Central Iowa Assessments Up…Again
Spotting a Potential Flaw in Iowa’s Property Tax System
Next September’s property tax bills will shock many central Iowa residents and businesses. A closer look at tax statements will show that even though the property tax rate may not have changed, the tax bill may be considerably higher. The
Comparing Per Capita Property Taxes
At one time, states relied heavily on property taxes as a source of revenue. Local property taxes are largely used to fund police departments, emergency services, road maintenance, and other services mainly associated with property ownership or residency. While states’