In January 2009, Governor Sunny Perdue eliminated state reimbursements for counties homestead exemptions. Lawmakers failed to reinstate funding and the result is higher property taxes for homeowners throughout Georgia.
In Coweta County, that’s an additional $300 dollars or so for each homeowner, making 2009 property taxes the highest dollar amount EVER for most property owners.
What makes this even more unpalatable is the fact that this increase was not noted in preliminary bills that might have prompted property owners to appeal their assessments in a timely fashion.
For now, taxpayers can only grit their teeth and pay the tax. Next year however, all citizens of Georgia should appeal their assessments and also take their revenge at the polls.
At this point in time, tax increases on property owners are unconscionable.
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Richard - I feel your pain. We are always another tax increase away here in NC. Closed door politics and last second shuffling always zap the taxpayer. I'm afraid this is just the beginning.
Oh no... That is a crying shame... This recession is horrible... I am sorry to hear this because so many people are barely making it and have budgeted for their property taxes expecting one thing and discovering another.
Richard...I have seen some heavy handed rehtoric around my area also. sign of the times, but not fair!
Claude...
We need to send a strong message next November that we are not going to take this lying down! THX
C...
It threw us for a loop, that's for sure. Thanks my friend.
Bill...
It's just forcing people out of their homes sooner. Thanks.
Richard it is just crazy. We live in Orange County NY and we are being forced into a new commuter Tax to pay for mass transit in NY City. Where will it end?
Richard, much like Wall Street, governments just don't understand how to tighten belts and reduce expenses. The need to learn though.
also take their revenge at the polls
also take their revenge at the polls
also take their revenge at the polls
This sounds like Government to me my friend. A quick sucker punch when you're not looking and they expect you to just smile and be happy about it.
Crummy situation in hard times, but quite the shark photo! WhooHoo!
Debi