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Six
years and $11.25 million of tax relief later, a 2016 legal settlement
between Princeton University and the town residents expires at the end
of this year and local citizens may revisit an agreement resulting from a
lawsuit claiming that the royalties and other revenue generated by work
at a lab on campus made the building part of a for-profit endeavor and
the university, therefore, should have to pay property taxes on that
building, along with 18 other facilities that the lawsuit identified as
sites of commercial research and money-making operations.
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This week
Zillow finally stopped revising its 12-month outlook downward. Over the
coming 12 months, Zillow now expects U.S. home values to rise 1.4%,
however, through the final three months of 2022, Zillow expects the home
price correction to continue in Western housing markets, albeit at a
milder pace. Read more
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Brazil’s Rio de Janeiro to accept crypto-payments for property taxes
The
city of Rio de Janeiro is seeking crypto firms to operate its tax
property seasoning in 2023, according to a decree published on Oct. 11. The move makes Rio the first Brazilian city to accept digital assets as payment for taxes. It
is expected that taxpayers will be able to pay with more than one
crypto asset and that other types of taxes will be enabled in the
future, the city stated.
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IAAO NEWS
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Oct. 28 webinar - Engaging with legislative partners
Great ideas sometimes take legislative change and the IAAO webinar on
Friday, Oct. 28 will focus on working with legislative partners. Learn
how to create relationships with state lawmakers and move an agenda
through the legislative process. Takeaways include how to grow your
credibility with state representatives and ways to communicate complex
subjects to non-industry leaders to achieve legislative success.
Dorothy Jacks, AAS, CFA, and Mike Twitty, MAI, CFA, will present the
online seminar which is eligible for 1 CE credit. Register here for the online seminar, set for noon to 1:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 28. The cost is $55 for members and $110 for nonmembers.
Effective conflict management is an essential skill for leaders and
employees alike and can provide a path to a smoother workplace that
lowers stress and lead to better decision making.
Amy Gallo, a conflict, communication, and workplace dynamics expert
will lead the workshop. She has taught principles that help participants
develop the skills and confidence needed to improve all their
relationships.
Workshop registration includes a free copy of Gallo’s new book,
“Getting Along.” In the book, Gallo identifies types of difficult
coworkers and draws on the latest research to explain what’s often
behind their behavior and shares strategies tailored to dealing
constructively with each of them. Register here.
The GIS/Valuation Technologies Conference, sponsored by URISA and IAAO,
will take place April 3-6 in Las Vegas and proposals for workshops,
presentations, and keynote are being accepted through Friday, Dec. 9.
Additional program details and conference registration information will
be
announced in December.
Conference workshops are scheduled on Monday, April 3 and programs
start on Tuesday. The Exhibit Hall will be open Tuesday and Wednesday,
and the meeting closes at noon on Thursday, April 6. More information
and suggested topics are available online at www.iaao.org/giscall23 or www.urisa.org/valtech.
IAAO elections are Nov. 1-15; add Intelliscan to your email safe senders list
The Board of Director elections are Nov. 1-15, and IAAO Regular Members
should have recently received an email from Intelliscan Inc., the
vendor handling the balloting, noting that on Tuesday, Nov. 1, members
will receive a ballot via email. Members may want to add Intelliscan to
their “safe senders list” to ensure they see their ballot. Regular
members who have not received a ballot by Wednesday, Nov. 2, should
contact John Arbitell at johnarbitell@intelliscaninc.com or call 610-935-6176.
Registration
is underway for the IAAO Annual Legal Seminar on Dec. 1-2 in Austin,
and the seminar will take place at The Austin Omni Downtown Hotel.
Registrants can reserve rooms for $211 per night until Nov. 1, based on
availability. More than 110 attendees have registered to hear from
industry experts on legal topics of interest to members of the
assessment and property tax industry. Complete session information on
the seminar is available on the website. The regular registration rate
is $600 for members and $840 for nonmembers until Nov. 18. Read More
Membership renewals underway; pay online or return email invoice
IAAO membership renewals for 2023 are underway and members can now pay online
or use the invoice recently emailed to members whose dues are not
billed to their firm. Membership dues increased by $15 for regular and
associate members for 2023. The deadline for renewal is Dec. 31.
The IAAO Board of Directors approved the increase in July, citing
rising costs associated with the continued delivery of high-quality
benefits for members.
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AROUND THE INDUSTRY
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How smart cities are tackling property tax evasion in India via GIS
A few cities in India have been
experimenting with Geographical Information Systems (GIS) to collect
property taxes and other operations like tracking down high net-worth
individuals, identification of open parking spaces or garbage dumps, or
identification of tree cover. Ever since cities turned towards
self-assessed property tax systems, the municipalities have seen a
considerable decrease in property taxes received. Read more
In addition to state and local races,
Florida voters heading to the polls next month will decide the fate of
three proposed constitutional amendments. Amendment 3 would create an
additional homestead property tax exemption for specified individuals
deemed to be critical public service personnel. Such individuals would
be entitled to an exemption of up to $50,000 of their property’s
assessed value greater than $100,000 . Read more
Even in New York state’s
far reaches, home prices appreciated at a rate not seen in more than a
decade. Welcome to the pandemic influenced Adirondack housing bubble. As
city dwellers, mostly downstate, found themselves sheltered in their
cramped apartments in the work-from-home environment, they often sought
refuge far from their former confines, many trekking to the tranquil
setting of a home within the Blue Line. Read more
An amendment on the ballot in
Colorado would allow gold star spouses to claim a property tax break
that exempts 50 percent of the first $200,000 of their home's value. The
state estimates 490 gold star spouses could become eligible for the
exemption if this amendment passes. Read more
Wyoming lawmakers seek to tackle soaring property taxes
Wyoming has seen
soaring property values that have become burdensome to taxpayers, but
some lawmakers are eying options to provide relief. One legislative
proposal would cap yearly property tax rates based on a home's original
purchase price instead of assessing it every year, Wyoming Public Media
reported. The property tax reforms will likely be considered when the
legislature convenes in January. Read more
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+ Wausau, Wisconsin
Deputy City Assessor, City of Wausau See more
+ West Palm Beach, Florida
Appraiser I - Tangible Personal Property, Palm Beach County See more
+ McKinney, Texas
Litigation Specialist, Collin Central Appraisal District See more
+ Caldwell, Idaho
GIS/Land Records Supervisor, Canyon County See more
+ Kissimmee, Florida
Commercial Appraiser, Osceola County Property Appraiser's Office See more
+ Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Chief Assessment Officer, Allegheny County See more
+ Wellington, Kansas
County Appraiser, Sumner County See more
+ Clark County, Washington
Real Property Appraiser I, II, Or III), Clark County Assessor's Office See more
+ Calgary, Alberta
Leader, Valuation, City of Calgary See more
+ Kansas City, MO
Assessor Analyst (Technology), International Association of Assessing Officers See more
+ Concord, New Hampshire
+ Nashville, Tennessee
Chief Appraiser, Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury See more
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