Property Taxes

Where will you pay the most property taxes? Find out which counties have the highest property taxes and which counties have the lowest property taxes in the nation.

Definition: an assessment is the process of determining the market value of a piece of property. Property taxes are then based on this assessment.

Details on how local property taxes are calculated on your property tax bill.

Six common property tax myths and misunderstandings explained.

Definitions of Common Property Tax Terms - Common Property Tax Terms Defined

Florida’s Governor has signed an executive order that authorizes new property assessments for those affected by the gulf oil spill. These new assessments are meant to help property owners file damage claims against British Petroleum (BP).

An overview of property taxes in New York state. Get the scoop on New York property taxes including assessments, exemptions, and property tax rates in New York.

Definition: A tax rate expressed in tenths of a cent that is applied to the assessed value of real estate.

Definition of arrears as it applies to property tax bills. What it means to pay your property tax bill "in arrears."

The definition of abatement as it applies to taxes, penalties, and interest.

The definition of equalization rate or equalization ratio and an explanation of the purpose of equalization rates.

Definition of homestead exemption for property taxes.

Definition and examples of tangible personal property as it relates to state personal property taxes.

Definition of comparable sales method, a way of assessing property value for property taxes.

Definition: A tax charged as a percentage of market value.

Definition of circuit breaker, a type of property tax relief program.