Blowin’ in the Wind: Fiscal Flim-Flam Property Taxes & Local Control

Blowin’ in the Wind: Fiscal Flim-Flam Property Taxes & Local Control

Blowin’ in the Wind is a new column by Michael Kitch. He has been writing in New Hampshire since 1982, sandwiching stints with either NH Times, NH Business Review and Laconia Daily Sun around spells within corporate communications and on the staff of the state Senate. By MICHAEL KITCH No state relies more heavily on property taxes than New Hampshire. The Tax Foundation, drawing on U.S. Census data, calculates that property taxes amount to 64 per…

Appealing your property taxes may secure 'several years of savings,’ expert says. Here’s how

Property taxes increased in the U.S. in recent years. Appealing the bill can help lower your taxes immediately and secure future savings. Here’s what to know.

Homeowners May Secure Long-Term Savings by Appealing Property Taxes, Experts Say

As property taxes continue to rise across the U.S., experts advise that appealing an inaccurate assessment may result in substantial long-term savings for homeowners. The median property tax bill in the U.S. reached $3,500 in 2024, up 2.8% from $3,349 in 2023, according to a Realtor.com report. However, appealing an...