Jackson County Property Tax Protest Emerges As Deadline Looms

In the ongoing fight to save homes and push back against sketchy government revenue generating schemes . . . Local tax fighter Preston Smith is offering one last training session for locals tonight.

Here's some info on his effort . . .

About the Rae’s meeting: “I will teach how to use the Sunshine Act to force the Assessor to prove that there was a proper physical inspection documented and to require them show how they arrived at the assessment figure. The State Law says that the burden of proof is on the Assessor. If the Assessor can’t prove her work, the taxpayer wins in all appeals.”

Mr. Smith will show up at 4:15 PM to answer questions one-on-one. 

Even better . . . 

JACKSON COUNTY TAX FIGHTERS PLAN TO RALLY AGAINST PROPERTY TAX SHENANIGANS ON SATURDAY!!!

It sounds like a fun time and yet another sign of frustration with local government as we slouch toward 2024 election season. 

Read more via www.TonysKansasCity.com screencap & links . . .

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