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QUOTE: Originally posted by SKMoss I don't want my tax to go up. But then again I kind of like the idea that a garden rail will increase property value. It makes my point to my wife more valid. She's always more willing to spend some money if she beleives the money will increase house value.
QUOTE: Originally posted by markperr Fifteen years ago here in Michigan we had many a town with overzealous tax assessors driving people right from their homes by over-valuating their property to where the people couldn't pay their taxes. We passed a referendum locking property taxes to the rate of inflation or 3%, whichever is LESS!!! Since then my property value has increased over fifty percent but my tax assessment only 11%. Thankfully, I will never have to deal with local politicians or beaurocrats regarding my property taxes ever again. Mark
QUOTE: Originally posted by tangerine-jack I just got a "friendly" visit from the Real Estate Assessor and much to my surprize[:0], my garden RR was valued as a "home improvement" to the tune of $17,500. Now I know my garden is very pretty, but 17.5G? "That's nuts" [:(]says I, "don't care" [:(!]says he. Has anybody else out there dealt with this? Is there any way to convince city hall that it's only a garden, and please don't tax me for it? Does anybody want me to come by your home for 17.5G and build you a small RR? [oX)]
QUOTE: Originally posted by tangerine-jack Boy oh boy, I'm sure glad he didn't poke his head in the garage and see what I've got tucked away in there![;)] [oX)]
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