Category Archives: Property Taxes

Since the Dead Vote, Why Can’t They Get Tax Exemptions?

Posted on November 9, 2014 by Russ

I grew up in Chicago. It’s legendary in Chicago that the dead vote. My father told me that during the 1960 presidential election that Democrats waited to see how many of the dead they needed to vote to ensure that … Continue reading →

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49ers Sacked by Santa Clara County

Posted on June 25, 2012 by Russ

The San Francisco 49ers want a new stadium instead of playing at Candlestick Park. And in 2010 voters in Santa Clara approved the financing of a stadium. However, a monkey wrench was thrown into the plans last week when Santa … Continue reading →

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The Giants Face the Taxman

Posted on March 7, 2011 by Russ

Football season is over, but the New York Giants are still in a fight. The Giants faced off against East Rutherford, New Jersey in state tax court last week. The battle is over whether or not the Giants should pay … Continue reading →

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If Statesboro, Georgia Sent Me a Property Tax Lien

Posted on February 17, 2011 by Russ

Let’s suppose there was a company in Statesboro, Georgia called “Clayton Financial and Tax.” Let’s further suppose that they didn’t pay their property tax bill, and that the business folded. Statesboro tries to find someone to pay the bill, so … Continue reading →

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Taxes Are For The Other Party

Posted on October 30, 2010 by Russ

The Democratic National Committee has a private club (the National Democratic Club) in Washington, DC. I guess that’s not surprising–with so many politicians in Washington, a club makes sense. But even political parties (and their clubs) must pay their taxes. … Continue reading →

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Property Taxes Due on Friday

Posted on April 7, 2009 by Russ

If you’re a Californian, your second property tax payment is due this Friday, April 10th. Your payment must either be postmarked by Friday or paid by Friday to avoid penalties. The Orange County Tax Collector has an online system available … Continue reading →

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Where did the “Prima Donna” Dock?

Posted on June 4, 2008 by Russ

If you’ve ever driven from Southern California to Las Vegas, the first exit on Interstate-15 when you cross into Nevada is for Primm, site of three casinos. These casinos used to be owned by the Primm family but were sold … Continue reading →

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Property Tax Deadline Tomorrow

Posted on April 9, 2008 by Russ

If you’re a Californian don’t forget that the second installment of property taxes is due tomorrow, Thursday, April 10th. That’s a postmark deadline. Most California tax collector offices have online payment systems set up, too.

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Wesley Snipes in Tax Trouble…Again

Posted on February 10, 2008 by Russ

Right after Wesley Snipes found out that he’ll be sentenced on April 24th, news came out that Wesley Snipes owes $70,000 in back property taxes for his home in Alpine, New Jersey (in suburban Bergen County). The home is in … Continue reading →

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Domestic Partners Win Property Tax Benefit

Posted on January 6, 2008 by Russ

The California Supreme Court ruled last week that registered domestic partners have the same property tax benefits as heterosexual spouses. This means that if registered domestic partners own a home, and one inherits the home from the other, they are … Continue reading →

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