Tuesday, May 11, 2010

Challenging Taxes


What, you may ask, do property taxes have to do with a retirement plan? Other than exerting a negative force on the available cash in your plan, once you do decide to begin distributions, they also have a positive influence on the quality of the community you live in. So if your taxes are excessively high, should you try to get them lower? If so, define excessive.
Are you paying too much?
In many parts of the country, homes are worth less than they were two years ago. But what often does not follow those changes in valuations are the taxes assessed. For those lucky enough to still have a job, have maintained their salaries and have seen a minimal decline in the value of their house, challenging the property taxes you are currently paying might be counterintuitive and not worth the effort. While a reassessment of your home does not take into consideration your ability to pay, it might be worth considering if the information the assessor has on your home is not correct.

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