Property Taxes
Following are all UrbanTurf articles filed under Property Taxes, from most recent to least.
DC Can't Afford to Increase the Homestead Deduction
Nena Perry-Brown | February 20th 2019
A bill was introduced in DC last month to increase the homestead deduction, but an analysis shows that it will be too costly.... read»
While Federal Estate Tax Ceiling Doubles, DC Estate Tax Halved
Nena Perry-Brown | September 5th 2018
The changes come as part of a larger suite of tax rate changes effective October 1st.... read»
How the Senate Tax Reform Bill Would Affect DC-Area Homeowners
Nena Perry-Brown | December 4th 2017
In the wake of the U.S. Senate passing a tax reform bill late last week, UrbanTurf summarizes how the bill would impact current and aspiring homeowner... read»
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DC Property Assessments Rise Sixfold Since 2000
Lark Turner | March 4th 2015
For 2016, the tax assessment total for the District's housing stock is $105 billion.... read»
When Appealing a Property Tax Assessment in DC Fails
Lark Turner | March 3rd 2015
The head of the commission that decides some appeals suggested many homeowners don't bring good evidence into their hearings.... read»
How to Appeal a Property Tax Assessment in DC
Lark Turner | March 2nd 2015
It's that time of year when DC homeowners receive property tax assessments in the mail. Here's what to do if you disagree with the assessment. ... read»
Property Values Rebound in a Few DC-Area Jurisdictions Since Recession
Lark Turner | December 2nd 2014
DC, Arlington, Alexandria and Loudoun are the lucky ones, according to a new report.... read»
The Top Tax Breaks For Homeowners
UrbanTurf Staff | May 22nd 2014
Tax day was just over a month ago, and if you are a first-time homeowner, chances are high that you didn't take full advantage of the tax breaks avail... read»
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