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New York Tax Cap Working?

IN THE NEWS:   For Gov. Andrew Cuomo, the property-tax cap implemented in 2011 has worked as intended: It has limited the growth in taxes to 40 percent less than the previous 10-year average. For schools and local governments, the … Continue reading

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Report: Schools could raise taxes 4.6 percent under cap

IN THE NEWS:   ALBANY — School districts in the coming fiscal year would be able to raise property-tax levies by as much as 4.6 percent on average and still stay under the tax cap, a report Tuesday said. The … Continue reading

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Westchester Property Taxes the Highest in the Nation

IN THE NEWS: No one looks forward to the day their annual property tax bill arrives. But those in affluent Westchester County, a suburban swath of New York that includes areas such as Rye and Armonk, most likely dread it … Continue reading

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Greenburgh Begins Revaluation of Property

  IN THE NEWS: Town Assessor Edye McCarthy is preparing a Request for Proposals to solicit bids for outside corporations to conduct the townwide revaluation, which will cover both unincorporated Greenburgh and its surrounding villages. A bidder will be chosen … Continue reading

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When to Initiate a Property Tax Appeal

As property tax bills start arriving in mailboxes, many homeowners might be surprised to find their assessed evaluation is higher than they anticipated. According to the National Taxpayers Union, between 30 and 60% of taxable property in the U.S. is … Continue reading

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