It Is that time of the year. The end of summer, an increase in tropical storms, and the notice for proposed taxes.
A V.W. Neighbor reports she ran to the post office to get "the letter."
This resident took a while to open it. The belief here is beware of "government letters." They usually give cause to hang on to ones wallet or hide the checkbook. That will help for a few days, but sooner or later that payment has to be made.
The "Notice of Proposed Taxes" contains a lot of numbers, but the one that a couple of neighbors focused on was the doubling of the homestead exemption. The new amount is $50,000. That is twice as much as in previous years. This helps with the amount due.
Also noted was a substantial decrease in "Market Value" on the statement. This is a "sweet - lemon" situation. It helps on the tax front, but at a cost (loss of market value). It is what it is.
2 comments:
Our houses have lost value, is divosta going to fight for us to lower our taxes further?
I doubt Divosta will do anything for an individual regarding lost value, and real estate taxes. You are right to be concerned. The last day to file a formal appeal is Sept 12, however it will be an "up hill effort." Two neighbors checked the process out and did not report good news.
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