Jackson County Begins Property Tax Assessment Court Battle

This is a bigger deal than most local newsies understand.

The results of this struggle threaten to shift the balance of power in Jackson County and could spark massive changes for property owners in the future. 

Moreover . . .

JACKSON COUNTY CONFRONTS EPIC SANCTIONS IF THEY LOSE THIS COURT FIGHT!!!

Check the basics of the struggle at its outset . . .

The Missouri Attorney General and State Tax Commission are jointly suing the county claiming state statutes were violated and that homeowners did not receive proper physical inspections if their values changed by more than 15%.

They point to a preliminary finding by the Missouri Auditor that state statutes were violated.

Attorneys for Jackson County argue the lawsuit was political in nature and homeowners have a way to solve a faulty assessment, simply appeal- no assessment is perfect. A record 55,000 homeowners have appealed their values.

Read more via www.TonysKansasCity.com link . . .

Jackson County property tax trial is underway- homeowners bills hang in the balance

A judge is now hearing testimony regarding the 2023 Jackson County property tax assessment.

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