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Property Taxes are taxes levied against the owner of property located within a particular jurisdiction. Property taxes are often used to refer to taxes on real property. Property taxation schemes vary depending... more +
Property Taxes are taxes levied against the owner of property located within a particular jurisdiction. Property taxes are often used to refer to taxes on real property. Property taxation schemes vary depending on the country or jurisdiction.  However, a popular system involves a government assessment of the value of a property and a rate based on a proportion of the assessed value. A property may be subject to taxation by multiple taxing entities.  less -
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Sticker Shock at Closing Tables for Dealership Sellers

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Selling an auto dealership in New Jersey just got more expensive — and more complicated. As of July 10, 2025, changes to New Jersey’s so-called “Mansion Tax” have shifted the burden of this transfer tax onto the seller. A...more

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Real Estate Sellers Face Increased Burden Under New Jersey’s Amended 'Mansion Tax'

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New Jersey has increased its so-called "mansion tax" and shifted the party who must pay the fee from the buyer to the seller. The tax has a substantial impact on owners of New Jersey real estate, but despite its expansive...more

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New Jersey Modifies Mansion Tax on Sales of Real Property

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The New Jersey state legislature has passed new legislation, as part of the State’s 2026 fiscal year budget, that directly and significantly impacts sellers and buyers of real property in New Jersey. Previously, a 1% fee...more

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Mansion and Controlling Interest Transfer Tax Amendments Signed Into Law: Buyers and Sellers Must Move Fast to Avoid Rate Increase

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On Tuesday, July 1, Governor Phil Murphy signed into law Senate Bill S4666/Assembly Bill A5804 (collectively, the Bill), which impacts certain transfers of real property. The Bill amends the existing fees imposed on certain...more

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Legislative Changes to the Board of Revision Process are Coming

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Substitute House Bill 96 (Sub. H.B. 96), Ohio’s operating appropriations bill for fiscal years 2026-2027, was passed by the General Assembly on June 25, 2025. The law modifies changes made by Amended Substitute H.B. 126...more

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From Indiana to Disney Springs: Major Developments in Property Tax Law

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In the last legislative session, the Indiana General Assembly introduced and passed significant changes to Indiana’s business personal property tax regime. The changes in Indiana’s SB 1, along with subsequent amendments from...more

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Understanding Delaware's Property Tax Overhaul: What You Need to Know with Appeal Deadlines Approaching

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Delaware’s property tax system is undergoing a significant overhaul that will alter the property taxes owed on each property. For the first time in decades, the state’s counties are reassessing property values to reflect...more

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January 2025: Legislative amendments to real estate taxation in Israel

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The new year is already heralding significant tax innovations in Israel in general, and in real estate taxation in particular. Following are highlights of the legislative amendments that were approved by January 2025....more

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Los Angeles Office of Finance Clarifies Exemptions from “Mansion Tax”

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The Los Angeles Office of Finance (Office of Finance) has released a new FAQ confirming that real property transfers that are exempt from the current City documentary transfer tax (to which the FAQ refers as the “Base Tax”)...more

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Rollback Taxes in South Carolina: Changes Effective January 1, 2021

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The start of a new year frequently includes new or updated statutes, and South Carolina is no exception. 2021 brings an update to South Carolina rollback tax laws, with potentially significant implications for real estate...more

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