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Cuomo: $80 Million to Help Local Government

Property Tax and Assessment News:   ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Gov. Andrew Cuomo proposed at least $80 million in state aid Tuesday to help New York cities and counties escape a decades-long cycle of higher taxes and reduced services in … Continue reading

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Property Tax Refunds

The New York State Real Property Tax Law (RPTL) authorizes a property owner to petition the court for relief in the case of property assessments. Under this provision, property owners who pursue this relief may obtain a court settlement, known … 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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Westchester Leads the Nation in Property Taxes

Article is taken from lohud.com Westchester is the first county in the nation to surpass the $10,000 median property-tax mark, and Rockland and Putnam are not far behind, new census estimates released today show. The estimates for last year’s taxes … 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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