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Your Property Tax Assessment: What Does It Mean?

Here's what you need to know in order to budget, avoid surprises, and spot costly errors Reviewed by Marguerita Cheng Fact checked by Suzanne Kvilhaug Property taxes help fund essential local services ...

Think your property tax is too high? 6 steps to appeal your bill — and win

Property tax appeals succeed more often than you'd think. Here's your step-by-step guide to challenge your bill — and win.

Your property tax bill may be higher than it needs to be. Here’s what to do about it

My property taxes have ballooned 134% over my 20 years of homeownership. It seems like every year I grumble about another ...

Homeowners Shocked to Discover They're Overpaying Property Taxes. Find Out What Others in Your State Pay

Annual property tax bills vary across the U.S., from West Virginia homeowners (a median of $818) to New Jersey homeowners (a ...
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Is it worth appealing your property tax assessment?

The good news? You just found out your property's value has increased. The bad news? Your property tax bill has shot up along with it. In some cases, however, the jump may seem out of bounds for what ...