Real estate tax calculation….Is there a better way?

Updated 7/18/18 12:45 pm

We believe that is a safe bet to say that the current method of calculating real estate taxes is very confusing to most taxpayers.  Quite simply, there has to be a better way.  Why are we stuck using a system that very few people understand?   It is incumbent on our elected officials, as they continue to extract money from the taxpayers,  to make the taxation system understandable for the average citizen.

To this end, we have written an email to the Lake County Auditor, Mr Edward Zupancic, for some advice on this subject.  I have spoken to Mr. Zupancic on many occasions, and I find him to be quite a patriot, and he runs a very efficient, competent staff at the Auditor’s office.  I have found them to be kind, tolerant, and patient when dealing with all of my questions.  A big shout out and kudos to Ms. Barb Hogya for her support of Lake County taxpayers.

*********************

Mr. Zupancic:
This past weekend I spoke to State Representative Michael Duffey (House District 21) about property taxes.

He mentioned that the current method of using the “millage rate” as a means of calculating property taxes is archaic and confusing. It could be greatly simplified by using a percentage of the home valuation.
You and I have both expressed publicly at the commissioners’ meeting that the current calculations for property taxes is confusing to the overwhelming majority of Lake County residents.
As the Lake County Auditor, do you have any concerns about changing the methodology of calculating property taxes?  Do you have other suggestions to simplify our current system?
*********************
We will keep you posted as we pursue this issue.
*********************
Updated 7/18/18 12:45 pm:
We received the following response from Commissioner Daniel Troy:
“I have often advocated and have testified in front of a special Ohio House Ad-hoc Committee on Taxation for a complete reconstruction of Ohio’s property tax system. It has become quite confusing and needs a complete overhaul with an emphasis on simplicity. But, like many other issues that the General Assembly should address, the can just gets continually kicked down the road. As I stated in my testimony, I think that only 2 people in Ohio understand our local property tax system, and they probably disagree. A good model for Ohio might be Utah’s “Truth in Taxation” law, which I believe uses percentages rather than millage.”

My response to Commissioner Troy:
“Thank you Commissioner Troy for your prompt reply.  As I have stated publicly at the Commissioners’ meeting, we may not agree on many issues, but I admire your vast knowledge on governmental issues.  Perhaps a grass roots effort is needed to “stop kicking this can down the road”.  I will keep everyone posted on our progress.”

*********************


Categories: Lake, Real Estate Taxes

Tags:

21 replies

  1. This is really attention-grabbing, You’re an excessively professional blogger. I’ve joined your feed and sit up for looking for extra of your wonderful post. Additionally, I’ve shared your web site in my social networks!

  2. There are some fascinating time limits on this article but I don抰 know if I see all of them middle to heart. There may be some validity however I’ll take hold opinion till I look into it further. Good article , thanks and we would like extra! Added to FeedBurner as effectively

  3. Hiya! I know this is kinda off topic nevertheless I’d figured I’d ask. Would you be interested in trading links or maybe guest writing a blog article or vice-versa? My site addresses a lot of the same subjects as yours and I believe we could greatly benefit from each other. If you happen to be interested feel free to send me an email. I look forward to hearing from you! Awesome blog by the way!

  4. Merely wanna input on few general things, The website design and style is perfect, the content material is rattling superb. “Crime does not pay … as well as politics.” by Alfred E. Newman.

  5. I gotta bookmark this web site it seems very useful very helpful

  6. Keep up the fantastic work, I read few posts on this web site and I believe that your blog is really interesting and has sets of superb information.

  7. I am curious to find out what blog platform you happen to be working with? I’m experiencing some minor security issues with my latest blog and I would like to find something more safe. Do you have any solutions?

  8. Way cool, some valid points! I appreciate you making this article available, the rest of the site is also high quality. Have a fun.

  9. I just couldn’t go away your site before suggesting that I actually enjoyed the standard info an individual supply on your guests? Is gonna be again frequently in order to inspect new posts.

  10. I truly appreciate this post. I have been looking everywhere for this! Thank goodness I found it on Bing. You have made my day! Thank you again

  11. 300649 925434Just wanna input on few common items, The web site style is perfect, the articles is quite excellent : D. 446837

  12. I haven¦t checked in here for some time as I thought it was getting boring, but the last several posts are great quality so I guess I will add you back to my daily bloglist. You deserve it my friend 🙂

  13. Hi , I do believe this is an excellent blog. I stumbled upon it on Yahoo , i will come back once again. Money and freedom is the best way to change, may you be rich and help other people.

  14. 969529 963657I think one of your advertisements triggered my internet browser to resize, you may want to put that on your blacklist. 256377

  15. 814809 63048Oh my goodness! a amazing write-up dude. Thanks a good deal Nonetheless We are experiencing trouble with ur rss . Do not know why Not able to sign up to it. Maybe there is anybody finding identical rss difficulty? Anyone who knows kindly respond. Thnkx 60131

  16. F*ckin¦ tremendous issues here. I¦m very happy to look your article. Thanks so much and i am taking a look forward to touch you. Will you kindly drop me a mail?

  17. Glad to be one of several visitors on this awesome web site : D.

  18. 264463 103389I got what you intend,bookmarked , extremely decent internet internet site . 864243

  19. 455960 656038This constantly amazes me exactly how weblog owners for example yourself can discover the time and also the commitment to keep on composing great blog posts. Your internet site isexcellent and one of my own ought to read blogs. I basically want to thank you. 457860

Leave a Reply

Discover more from Lobbyists for Citizens

Subscribe now to keep reading and get access to the full archive.

Continue reading