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The measure was sponsored by Bill Sizemore and his Oregon Taxpayers United anti-tax group, as part of the Oregon tax revolt. Proponents were upset by rising property taxes, largely caused by increasing real-estate values in the Portland area. Proponents were concerned about levy elections when there was little awareness of issues and turnout ...
It applies only to very wealthiest estates—currently, only those valued at least $13.6 million need to worry about it, and they pay tax on the portion of the estate’s value over that exemption ...
A real estate transfer tax, sometimes called a deed transfer tax or documentary stamp tax, is a one-time tax or fee imposed by a state or local jurisdiction upon the transfer of real property.
Real estate transfer taxes have become controversial in some U.S. jurisdictions seeking to increase transfer taxes on higher end property sales to help combat issues like homelessness. 2022's Chicago's Bring Chicago Home initiative, seeks to increase transfer taxes on $1 million transactions by 253% or t o 2.65% or $26,500 per million dollar of ...
This tax may be imposed on real estate or personal property. The tax is nearly always computed as the fair market value of the property, multiplied by an assessment ratio, multiplied by a tax rate, and is generally an obligation of the owner of the property. Values are determined by local officials, and may be disputed by property owners.
Taxes can be confusing. But it's important to understand how real estate and property taxes work, especially if you own land, a home or a vehicle. While many people use the terms interchangeably ...
The Association of Real Estate Taxpayers (ARET) was an organization of real-estate taxpayers in Chicago and Cook County, Illinois. Between 1931 and 1933, it organized one of the largest tax strikes in American history. The group had been founded in 1930 by several wealthy real-estate owners.
Most fans know Doug Coby as a NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour legend, but the six-time champion is equally as passionate about real estate and rescue dogs. The Milford, Connecticut, native has been ...