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Assessed Values Down, But Property Taxes Up
I hate to say “I told you so,” but there it is. The Sarasota Herald-Tribune reported today that Southwest Florida property owners are seeing their tax bills increase, despite receiving reductions in...
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The New Reduced Burden of Proof in Property Tax Appeals
UPDATE: The Department of Revenue just released revised DOR VAB Training Revision – September 18 2009 that reflect a significant change in the way the DOR is interpreting the new presumption statute....
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Obtaining “Working Waterfront” Classification for Florida Property Tax Purposes
In 2008, Florida voters amended the Florida Constitution to allow “working waterfront” properties to be assessed based on the current use of the property, as opposed to the highest and best use of the...
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Property Tax Reductions for Chinese Drywall
Beginning in 2010, owners of property affected by defective Chinese drywall will be entitled to significant property tax reductions. In prior years, the treatment of property affected by defective...
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New Policies & Procedures for 2010 VAB Hearings
Just when I think I know everything there is to know about property tax appeals, they go and change the rules on me again. VAB season should be interesting this year, given all of the new policies and...
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The Actual Use Doctrine in Florida: Tax Exemptions Determined as of January 1st
When it comes to property taxes in Florida, everything revolves around the January 1st assessment date. Property values are determined as of January 1st. A person’s right to a homestead exemption is...
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FAQs About the 10% Cap on Commercial Property Assessments
In 2008, Florida voters amended the Constitution to give non-homestead property owners some protection against dramatic increases in their annual property tax assessments. As amended, the Florida...
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New in 2011: Payment of Taxes During Pending VAB Appeal
Taxpayers who file Value Adjustment Board petitions in 2011 must now make sure that they pay their taxes before they become delinquent. The newly-enacted Fla. Stat. 194.014, which took effect on July...
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