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Exploring Changes in Homeowner Property Taxes in Wisconsin, 2000 to 2005
Documentos de trabajoFebrero 2009Rebecca Boldt, Bradley Caruth, and Andrew ReschovskyDespite policymakers’ interest in property tax relief, very little is known about changes over time in the property tax liabilities and burdens faced by homeowners. Drawing on the fact that...
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Property Taxation and Residential Density
Theory and EmpiricsDocumentos de trabajoDiciembre 2008Richard W. England and Ju-Chin HuangIn this paper, we first theorize about the size of a house constructed on a residential lot, measured by height and footprint area. We hypothesize that the property tax rate will have a negative...
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How Differences in Property Taxes within Cities Affect Urban Sprawl
Documentos de trabajoSeptiembre 2008Yan Song and Yves ZenouThis article attempts a formal analysis of the connection between the differentiated property tax within urban areas and urban sprawl in U.S. cities. We first develop a theoretical model in which the...
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Property Taxation in Illinois
A Framework for ReformDocumentos de trabajoJulio 2008Nathan B. Anderson and Therese McGuireIllinois is one of 23 states that limit both local property tax rates and property tax revenues. Because of its importance to local government finance, reforms of the Illinois property tax system are...
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The Effect of Property Taxes on Location Decisions
Evidence From the Market for Second HomesDocumentos de trabajoMayo 2008Erik Johnson and Randall WalshWhile there exists a large empirical literature on the capitalization of property taxes into home prices, very little work has been done to identify the effect of differences in property taxes on...
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Property Tax Circuit Breakers in 2007
Features, Use, and Policy IssuesDocumentos de trabajoMarzo 2008John H. BowmanThis paper provides an overview of the nature, development, extent, and effect of residential property tax relief programs in the United States. Its major focus is on circuit breakers, which target...
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An Unfettered Property Tax in Illinois
Documentos de trabajoDiciembre 2007Nathan B. Anderson and Therese McGuireWe evaluate property tax systems using the economic criteria of equity, efficiency and simplicity. We apply these criteria in an evaluation of both a stylized constrained property tax system in which...
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The History and Purpose of Tax Increment Finance Policy in Wisconsin
Do Wisconsin Tax Increment Finance Districts Stimulate Growth in Real Estate Values? Do They Contribute to Sprawl?Documentos de trabajoMayo 2007Russell Kashian, Mark Skidmore, and David MerrimanLike other U.S. states, tax increment financing (TIF) is an important component of the development policy landscape in Wisconsin. While the guidelines for the use of TIF are similar to those that...
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Ask and Ye Shall Receive?
Predicting the Successful Appeal of Property Tax AssessmentsDocumentos de trabajoFebrero 2006Rachel N. Weber and Daniel P. McMillenHow does the relative lack of comparable sales in a neighborhood influence the frequency of property assessment appeal applications and their likelihood of success? Using a data set of appeals...
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Valuing Land and Improvements in Thin Markets
Does the Frequency of Sales Cause Property Tax Inequities?Documentos de trabajoMayo 2006Rachel N. Weber and Daniel P. McMillenFew studies have attempted to explain the well-documented tendency for lower-priced properties to receive higher assessment. We argue that the absence of market information and the assessor’s...
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