Where it is better not to buy a house in the USA: the list of states with the highest real estate taxes

Nearly two-thirds of Americans are homeowners and pay property taxes, according to the latest data from the U.S. Census Bureau. In some states, these payments are a heavy burden for homeowners, and in which, on the contrary, USNews said. "While…

US states with the highest and lowest real estate taxes

Property tax often depends on where you live within your county, city or area. And if you are looking to buy a house in the United States in the coming months, this tax becomes one of the most important factors when choosing a place to buy. ...

7 US states with the lowest real estate taxes

Residents of some US states do not have to pay income and sales taxes, as there are regions that simply do not have these taxes. The situation with property taxes is completely different - residents of all states are required to pay it, but the rates differ in...

Billionaire refuses to pay real estate tax because of bird droppings on the lawn 

Tom Golisano, a three-time governor of New York and former owner of Buffalo Sabers, was so tired of the geese that turned the lawn near his summer home into a toilet that he refused to pay $ 90 in property taxes, writes The New York Post. "Last summer…

Chicago to raise property taxes

The average property tax rate in Chicago will be about 10%, and on average homeowners will pay 3,9-6,5% more, depending on where they live, writes the Chicago Tribune. The tax consists of several main components: the value of the house (determined by the office ...

8 tax breaks that homeowners are often unaware of

Tax season is in full swing, and if you bought a home in 2016 or earlier, then you probably want to take advantage of one of the many tax breaks that you are entitled to. Credit.com spoke with Mark Luscombe, chief analyst at Wolters Kluwer Tax & Accounting. He adviced…

States with the highest and lowest real estate taxes

As tax season closes, it turns out that Illinois has the highest property tax rate in the country. The state rate is 2,67 percent. The national average real estate rate is 1,31 percent. This means that a house worth $200...

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