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Property Tax Seminars
Our seminar series is designed especially to meet the unique needs of different types of professionals. Whether you are a real estate owner, property manager, attorney, or CPA, you need a specific set of information about property tax issues in Texas.
Check back soon for information on upcoming seminars.
News
Florida Senate Working to Change 2012 Property-Tax Amendment
Legislature exploring ways to address growing inequities caused by "Save Our Homes".
Read more at Sunshine State News.
Proposal to Abolish ND Property Taxes Stirs Debate
A proposed constitutional amendment aims to abolish property taxes statewide.
Read more at WFAA.com.
House Lost Value? Get a Property Tax Do-Over
Homeowners love rising home values — until, that is, they receive their annual property tax bill. Then, it’s time to consider whether the property tax assessment is accurate, and if not, find out how to appeal it.
Read more at FoxBusiness.com.
How to Lower Your Property Taxes
Home prices are still going down in many markets. But your property-tax bill might well be going up. The good news: There are ways to fight back. This Wall Street Journal article explains how homeowners can take steps to lower their property tax bills.
Read more at WSJ.com.
El Paso City Council to Consider Raising Property Tax Rate
The El Paso City Council could raise the existing property tax rate by one-cent per $100 taxable valuation. Proponents of the tax increase say the additional tax could raise upwards of $3 million to fund services that have been negatively impacted by recent budget cuts.
Read more at The El Paso Times.
No One Attends Hearing on Midland County Hosptial District’s Proposed Tax Rate
Without any citizens on hand for comment, Midland County Hospital District raised its rate to 16.22 cents per $100 property valuation.
Read more at MyWestTexas.com.
Events
November 10, 2011 – Location TBA
Institute for Real Estate Professionals, Inc. (IREP)
Texas Property Tax Law 2011
John Brusniak (Instructor)
www.irep.com
