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Abatement time on your property taxes

Property valuies have dropped nearly 20% in the past two years, as if you needed me to tell you that. Well, Fiscal Year 2009 property tax abatement forms are due by February 2nd and take a peek at the value that they are charging you taxes on. Properties are valued as of the previous January 1st (January 1, 2008, for FY2009), and the values reflect the market that existed at that time. Since the values have decreased since that date a property tax abatement could save you a few hundred dollars.

Contact me by email bobbiefiles@kw.com and I can send you the abatement form.

I also can assist you by emailing you comparable homes to yours that sold in the past 12 months to support the right to the abatement.

Bobbie Files
Your Bristol and Plymouth County Realtor
508-238-5000 x.296 Office

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Posted by Bobbie Files Realtor® Berkley, Greater Taunton Homes for Sale on 01/14/2009 05:20 AM

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3 Comments on Abatement time on your property taxes

JAN

Great reminder. I sent a note to all of my past clients to check with the county in which their home is located and appeal the assessment when possible.

Property tax abatement is limited to certain times of the year, i.e., XX days following receipt of tax statement.

It's different can differ from county to county within a state.

I lowered my tax bill by $1500 a year.

It pays to check.