Sunday, March 21, 2010

“Oregon AG warns of property tax scam (NorthWest Cable News)” plus 3 more

“Oregon AG warns of property tax scam (NorthWest Cable News)” plus 3 more

Oregon AG warns of property tax scam (NorthWest Cable News)

Posted: 21 Mar 2010 12:10 PM PDT

by Katherine Cook

Posted on March 21, 2010 at 12:00 PM

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SALEM -- A company in California is sending bogus property tax relief forms to many residents in the state, according to the Oregon Attorney General's office.

The mailing uses official wording like "Regional Processing Center" and "2010 Property Tax Reduction Form" to try and fool homeowners into sending them money .

The mailers also threaten fines if you do not respond.

The California company offers to lower your property taxes while charging a $189 fee. Property tax appeals can be done through county assessors for free.

Anyone who thinks they've been taken should call the Justice Consumer Hotline at 1-877-877-9392 or link to the attorney general's office or to its scam alert web page.

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Planet Election Guide: Property tax hike (Telluride Daily Planet)

Posted: 21 Mar 2010 06:42 AM PDT

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Bill aids property tax assessment appeals (Birmingham Eccentric)

Posted: 21 Mar 2010 06:01 AM PDT

Legislation designed to bring fairness to the property tax appeals process was approved by the Senate Finance Committee Thursday, said co-sponsor Sen. John Pappageorge (R-Troy).

Senate Bill 395 will require property tax assessment notices to be sent to property owners at least two weeks before the meeting by the board of review, which is the appeal deadline.

Under current Michigan law, notices of property tax assessment increases must be mailed out just 10 days before a scheduled board of review meeting.

"This is a common sense measure that will make the process fairer for home owners interested in appealing their property taxes," Pappageorge said. "Home owners should have more than 10 days to decide if they want to appeal their property taxes and that's exactly what this bill will do."

Previously, Pappageorge sponsored Senate Joint Resolution H. It would amend the Michigan Constitution to prevent an individual's residential property taxes from increasing if the home value has fallen during the same period.

"Homeowners across the state desperately need this constitutional amendment to be enacted," Pappageorge said. "No one should have to face increased taxes on a home that has actually decreased in value."

Several additional measures to aid property taxpayers, including a bill that would allow Michigan residents to appeal by letter rather than in person, are currently being considered by the state Legislature.

SB 395 now goes to the full Senate for further consideration and SJR H is currently before the House Tax Policy Committee.

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Applications available for property tax relief (The Argus Leader)

Posted: 21 Mar 2010 12:03 AM PDT

Elderly and disabled South Dakotans have until April 1 to apply for property tax relief under a state program.

South Dakota's assessment freeze for the elderly and disabled prevents an increase in the homeowner's property assessment. If the actual value of the home increases, the homeowner pays property taxes on the former lower value.

To be eligible for the program, an individual must have income of less than $24,599.44 for a single person or less than $30,749.30 for a multiple-member household. In addition, the homeowner must be at least 65 or be disabled, have lived at least 200 days in the home and meet other qualifications.

Applications are available from local county treasurer offices or by contacting the state Department of Revenue's property and special taxes division at 800-829-9188.

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