S.C. scandal Nov 14, 2009
The county supervisor and the county tax assessor were indicted Oct. 5 on charges including extortion and sale of illicit drugs from a county office ... Another indictment alleges that County Supervisor Donald Betenbaugh who has been suspended and former county tax assessor Willie Randall Jr. received $50,000 in kickbacks related to the county's purchase of a building. (USA Today)
A matter of yard overload Oct 28, 2009
The property in question according to the Washington County Tax Assessor s office belongs to Leon Mays Jr., who has owned the property since 2003. The Delta Democrat Times did make an attempt to contact Mays, but no one answered the door at the 2713 N. Broadway Extended residence. (Greenville Delta Democrat Times, MS)
Old problem! New bill? Sep 3, 2009
What a mess the Orangeburg County Tax Assessor s Office is. I bought some property and a home from a well-known Orangeburg businessman. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Best from Sunday Aug 31, 2009
As a result of the state legislature's decision earlier this year not to fund a tax relief grant - and, to a likely lesser extent, a modest millage rate increase from the county government and a possibly higher valuation by the county tax assessor - large numbers of property owners found themselves with a tax liability a couple hundred dollars higher than last year. Political junkies across Georgia who've always wanted to see Athens native Michael Thurmond, the state's labor commissioner, in a... (Athens Banner-Herald)
Editorial: State needs honest talk on budget Aug 30, 2009
As a result of the state legislature's decision earlier this year not to fund a tax relief grant - and, to a likely lesser extent, a modest millage rate increase from the county government and a possibly higher valuation by the county tax assessor - large numbers of property owners found themselves with a tax liability a couple hundred dollars higher than last year ... As a result of the state legislature's decision earlier this year not to fund a tax relief grant - and, to a likely lesser... (Athens Banner-Herald)
Work smarter, not harder says JP Aug 24, 2009
Greene County Judge Jesse Dollars, Greene County Treasurer Debbie Cross, Greene County Tax Assessor C.J. Hays and Greene County Circuit Clerk Jan Griffith also attended with Tierney. During Monday s quorum court meeting, Tierney suggested attendees should meet soon to discuss what they learned during the conference before it is forgotten. (Paragould Daily Press, AR)
Hundreds line up early Aug 9, 2009
Seard, who serves as Washington County Tax Assessor, said he expected the turnout to be strong, as did County Chancery Clerk Marilyn Hansell. Nothing like free stuff to bring people out, Hansell said. (Greenville Delta Democrat Times, MS)
Housing Slump Hits Saudi Prince Jul 15, 2009
He proposed the figure after a county tax assessor concluded the property was worth $113 million. Bandar's lawyer helped convince him to drop that to $88 million. (ABC News)
Make Yourself Official Jul 15, 2009
For more information, call the Jefferson County Tax Assessor (205) 325-5505. Employers withhold state income taxes from wages. (AL.com)
Property value up; will property taxes follow? Jul 10, 2009
County Tax Assessor Mark Seard, at a regularly scheduled Board of Supervisors meeting Tuesday, said the increase is based on a state-monitored study by his office, which sent out questionnaires to homeowners and members of the real estate industry as part of a method used to determine the market value of property in the county ... Those who want to see the new value of their property, Seard said, should visit the chancery clerk s cffice or the county tax assessor s office. (Greenville Delta Democrat Times, MS)
County Tax Assessor Asking For One Day Of Holiday Pay Jul 7, 2009
EL PASO, Texas -- On the County Commissioner agenda Monday was holiday pay for employees in the County Tax Assessors Office. In order to meet the 2 percent budget cut, employees agreed to forgo being paid for four holidays including Labor Day. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
Revaluation: The taxman cometh Part 2 Jun 23, 2009
For example, a wooden storage building in bad repair would not be valued as highly as a brick storage building in good repair, said Bobby Parker, county tax assessor. Every piece of property starts with a base rate. (Washington Daily News, NC)
Increase in car tag prices still expected July 1 Jun 16, 2009
Scott County Tax Assessor/ Collector Myra Murrell Davis said Monday that the State Tax Commission has maintained with tax collectors across the state that Mississippi remains on schedule to reduce the legislative tax credit for car tags from 5. 5 percent of the assessed value of a motor vehicle to 3 percent starting July 1. (Forest Scott County Times, MS)
WESTERN MONTANA LIVES - Doug Campbell worked hard for his family, causes Jun 3, 2009
But retirement was slim for a lifelong meat cutter with a big family, and so in 1975 he won a landslide election to become Missoula County tax assessor. It was easy, Dave said. (Missoulian, MT)
Ravinia tower fails to find buyer May 25, 2009
The building is valued at$144 million, including the land, according to the DeKalb County Tax Assessor. The market forces are aligning against building owners like Colonial and DRA, who are trying to identify buyers as properties loans come due. (Atlanta Business Chronicle, GA)
DeKalb property values still too high, lawyer claims May 21, 2009
New property appraisals reflect the collapse of real estate values in DeKalb County, but a lawyer who filed a lawsuit against the county tax assessor this week said official values are still too high. Tax officials in DeKalb initially ignored two new state laws when they calculated property values, and were pressured to go back to the drawing board. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
DeKalb saw 4 percent drop in property values; 3 cities had increase May 19, 2009
The overall value of real estate increased in three cities, though the worth of land and buildings in the county overall declined by about 4 percent when compared with last year, according to new figures released by the county tax assessor s office ... Wednesday, the county tax assessor s office will mail valuation notices, said Hank Ruffin, the interim assessor. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Lawmakers surprised by parks office decision May 12, 2009
"We were certainly disappointed when the county decided the tax assessor needed it, and I'm sure she did," Barnett said, referring to Lincoln County Tax Assessor Nancy Jordan ... Supervisors plan to renovate the building for use by the expanding Lincoln County Tax Assessor's Office. (Brookhaven Daily Leader, MS)
Trailer Park tax appeal dashed May 8, 2009
Halifax County Tax Assessor Charles Graham outlined the problems his office has had getting responses from Davis concerning his property. Graham said of the more than 80 trailers located on Davis property, only 23 had been listed with the county tax assessor. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)
Show us the money Apr 9, 2009
Answer: According to Douglas County Tax Assessor Ron Northcraft, Measure 50 passed in 1999 allowed for an automatic 3 percent raise in taxes for the Lower Umpqua Hospital District each year. In terms of the property tax rate, it is currently 3. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Tax assessor, residents keep close eye on car tag debate Apr 8, 2009
Lincoln County Tax Assessor Nancy Jordan is quite familiar with the potential consequences of an under-funded car tag credit program, and not just because she heads up the tax office. If the Legislature fails to plug the Legislative Tag Credit Program's $25 million shortfall by the state tax commission's June 1 deadline, tax assessors - like many other vehicle owners - will see "dramatic" increases in car tag prices. (Brookhaven Daily Leader, MS)
Haliwa-Saponi tribe wins appeal Apr 8, 2009
At issue were two parcels of tribal land that until Charles Graham took over as Halifax County Tax Assessor, had never been taxed before. One parcel holds the new tribal administration building in Hollister that Graham valued at 340,670. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)
Voter ID bill triggers passionate debate in House committee hearing Apr 7, 2009
"Please quit trying to solve a phantom voter impersonation problem and do something about the thousands of eligible voters whose names weren't on the voter rolls in Harris County when voting began this year -- last year," said Dianne Trautman, former candidate for Harris County Tax Assessor & Collector. There are also those who believe a law like this targets minority groups. (KHOU.com, TX)
Changes in Derry staffing Apr 2, 2009
The investigation was tied to another investigation into former county tax assessor Bill Postmus dealings with the development company Colonies Partners. Postmus was arrested on drug charges in January. (Big Bear Grizzly, CA)
Recreational boat fees may be bumped Apr 2, 2009
Published: Wednesday, April 1, 2009 11:22 AM CDT People registering and licensing boats may see the cost bumped, according to Gloria Ochoa of the Calhoun County Tax Assessor s office. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department has a proposal that would bump the fees and the proposal will be presented to the TPWD board of commissioners in May. (Port Lavaca Wave, TX)
Property Tax Reassessment Scams are on the Rise Apr 1, 2009
It is enough of a problem that the Los Angeles County Tax Assessor has posted a warning about it on his web site ... The Los Angeles County Tax Assessor notes that his agency, like many of his counterparts, initiates review processes on its own. (RealtyTimes)
Jones County Tax Assessor Chairman Resigns Mar 20, 2009
The Chairman of the Jones County Board of Tax Assessors resigned. Milton Appling wrote a letter of resignation to the Jones County Board of Commissioners on February 27th. (13WMAZ.com, GA)
Boom-years borrowing hits churches Mar 16, 2009
But she never paid her property taxes on time and ended up owing tens of thousands of dollars, said Steve Barnard, the Ware County tax assessor, who threatened to auction off the land over the debt. The credit union paid Bynum's outstanding tax bill before foreclosing on her land last December, when Ware said the property value had dropped to only about $2. (USA Today -- News)
Golden Design Group sells office building Mar 10, 2009
The 14,000-square-foot building was completed in 1918, and Bailey bought it in 2007 for $850,000, according to Denver County tax assessor s records. The Chairman now is at 1740 S. Broadway. (Denver Business Journal, CO)
Prove citizenship to vote Mar 5, 2009
Texas Of the 30,000 registration cards ACORN turned in, Harris County tax assessor Paul Bettencourt says just more than 20,000 are valid. And just look at some of the places ACORN was finding those voters. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Deadline strikes: Voter ID, elderly tax break dead Mar 4, 2009
Pike County Tax Assessor Joe Young told members of the House Ways and Means Committee he would rather support a bill that increases the homestead exemption for all residents. Derrick Surrette, executive director of the Mississippi Association of Supervisors, said the bill would have forced some counties to increase taxes on car tags and working-class homeowners. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Residential manager required to be at complex Mar 2, 2009
However, if you need to reach the owner, most property owner information is available by street address, from public records at the office of the county tax assessor. Also California Civil Code 1962 requires that a tenant be provided the name, telephone number and usual street address of an owner or agent where personal service may be affected, and to whom rent payments can be made. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Mining group threatens pullout Feb 8, 2009
Also, the county tax assessor. All I wanted was a clean and quiet place to live, like you lucky Oregonians. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
