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Monday, November 27, 2006

Georgia Property Taxes: Know Your County & Your Exemptions

Forsyth County Taxes, Dawson County Taxes or Fulton County Taxes. Do you know what the exemptions are for Property Taxes in your county? It is an important factor to consider when deciding where to purchase your next home. For instance, did you know that certain Senior Citizens receive huge exemptions on their property taxes in Forsyth County? Homeowners in Forsyth County who are 65 years of age on or before January 1 are entitled to a full exemption in the school general and school bond tax categories. In addition, Forsyth County offers two local exemptions to disabled taxpayers. For more information on Forsyth County Property Tax exemptions, visit http://ta.forsythco.com.
For more information on Fulton County Property Tax exemptions, visit www.fultonassessor.org.
For more information on Dawson County Property Tax exemptions, visit www.dawsontaxassessors.org

And, don't forget to keep paperwork for your annual federal or state income tax return -- you can often deduct the property taxes, points and interest paid on a mortgage. Set up a consultation with a tax accountant to learn more about the restrictions on these types of deductions.

# posted by Mike & Melody Vanderhoff @ 11:27 PM
Tuesday, November 14, 2006

Eminent Domain: Georgia Voters Choose To Protect Their Property Rights

Georgia Citizens vote "yes" to place limits on the power of eminent domain in their state. So what does this mean for us, as Georgia State Property Owners? HR 1306 is Governor Perdue’s effort to correct some problems in the state constitution. HR 1306 appeared on this fall’s general election ballot as Amendment 1. The amendment requires that the people’s elected officials cast a vote to authorize the use of eminent domain. Formerly, this power could be asserted by appointed officials. Amendment 1 further restricts the exercise of eminent domain to clean up an existing harm. These changes mean that when government uses its power of eminent domain that it will not be simply to raise more tax revenue.

Governor Perdue's proposed legislation is a national benchmark for states that wish to protect their citizens from abuse by government. His legislation follows on the heals of last year's Supreme Court decision that allowed the New London Development Corporation to take the property of Susette Kelo in order to transfer the property to someone who could pay more in taxes. Fortunately, the decision invited states to revisit their own eminent domain statutes and set the standards the legislature felt appropriate.

Governor Sonny Perdue announced immediately after the decision that he intended to propose changes to Georgia’s law in order to protect property owners from abuse. He introduced House Bill 1313 and House Resolution 1306 to protect Georgia’s property owners. HB 1313 closed the blight loophole in Georgis law. Prior to its adoption, blight was defined by the government agency taking the property, now blight is defined in state law. HB 1313 also outlined the procedures that the government must comply with when exercising its eminent domain authority. It also shifts the burden of proof to the government.

Again, what does this all mean for We, The People of Georgia? It means greater protection for your property rights...your home, business & land.

# posted by Mike & Melody Vanderhoff @ 3:48 PM
Sunday, November 05, 2006

Don't Forget To Vote! Election Day is Tuesday, November 7th


Get Out On Tuesday and Cast Your Vote!

Why Election Day Falls on a Tuesday in Early November - Interesting Facts:

  • November was selected because the harvest work was done.
  • Tuesday was selected because many people had to travel the day before to reach the polling place. Since most people did not travel on Sunday for religious reasons, they did not want it to be on a Monday.
  • They did not want Election Day to fall on November 1st because it is All Saints Day.
  • They did not want Election Day to fall on the first of the month because many shop keepers did their books for the preceding month on the first.


# posted by Mike & Melody Vanderhoff @ 11:05 PM

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