Home values across Ohio have skyrocketed, and these historic increases will translate into significantly higher property tax bills for some homeowners but not others. The math to calculate what a 30% ...

Possession is nine-tenths (9/10) of the law. You hear it all the time, but what does it mean? Is it true that possessing something is really an indication that you own it? Like most legal questions, ...

Tax rates vary by location and typically range from 0.5% to 2.5% of assessed property value. Higher rates often correlate with better public services and school systems. Communities with extensive ...

Property taxes are a fundamental part of homeownership, funding essential community services such as schools, emergency services and infrastructure. However, understanding how property taxes are ...

Will Kenton is an expert on the economy and investing laws and regulations. He previously held senior editorial roles at Investopedia and Kapitall Wire and holds a MA in Economics from The New School ...

Research within developmental psychology and cognitive science has consistently demonstrated that even at an early age, children exhibit a nuanced comprehension of ownership and property rights.

What is a homestead tax exemption program? The homestead tax exemption program aims to reduce the amount of property tax homeowners pay on their principal place of residence (i.e., your primary home).

Piet Eloff is the director of the valuations department in the property unit and is Johannesburg's municipal valuer in terms of section 33(1) of the Municipal Property Rates Act (MPRA), operating ...

Imagine getting pulled over for speeding on the highway. The officer who pulls you over steps up to the driver’s side window and asks, “License and registration?” Now, imagine that instead of pulling ...