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Ohio’s former tax leader says the system to protect taxpayers from spikes in property taxes is broken
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — Many Ohio homeowners have been hit with huge property tax bills because of the rising valuation of their homes. A few bills have been… Read More
Data show Athens County home values are up 20 percent, and that means higher taxes
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — If they haven’t heard already, homeowners in Athens County will soon learn that the value of their home has gone up significantly over the past three… Read More
Ohio’s budget includes a change that could lower property taxes for some homeowners
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — The new two-year state budget includes a change to the amount that certain Ohio homeowners can take off their home’s value to lower their… Read More
Opponents warn the flat tax-property tax bill will mean higher property taxes for Ohio homeowners
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — Hearings continue on the top priority for Ohio House Speaker Jason Stephens (R-Kitts Hill), a bill to create a 2.75% flat income tax and make… Read More
A House bill would eliminate a significant source of revenue for local schools
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Homeowners could be paying more property taxes to make up for commercial landowners paying less than they should if a House bill becomes law. The bill would… Read More
West Virginia Republicans Move Forward on Tax Overhaul
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) – West Virginia Republicans are moving forward on a sweeping tax overhaul that could slash county government budgets, though it appears likely Democrats may derail the plan…. Read More