Course: A property is assessed at $300,000 and the local tax rate is 25 mills. What are the annual property taxes? (EN)
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Chapter: A property is assessed at $300,000 and the local tax rate is 25 mills. What are the annual property taxes? (EN)
Chapter: A property is assessed at $300,000 and the local tax rate is 25 mills. What are the annual property taxes? (EN)
Property taxation forms a foundational element of public finance, enabling local governments to fund essential services such as infrastructure maintenance, education, and public safety. This chapter directly addresses the quantitative determination of annual property taxes, a crucial skill for individuals involved in real estate, finance, urban planning, and public administration. The scientific importance lies in the accurate application of millage rates, a standardized measurement used to express property tax levies. A mill represents one-thousandth of a dollar (i.e., $0.001). Therefore, understanding the conversion and application of millage rates is essential for precise calculation.
This chapter provides a focused examination of calculating property taxes when given assessed property value and a millage rate. The learning objectives are to: (1) Define and understand the concept of a mill and its mathematical representation; (2) Accurately convert millage rates to a decimal format for use in calculations; (3) Apply the millage rate to the assessed property value to determine the annual property tax liability. The chapter aims to provide a clear, replicable methodology, enhancing the participant's ability to accurately assess and predict property tax burdens based on publicly available assessment data and tax rates.
