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MS HB830
Bill
Status
2/1/2011
Primary Sponsor
William Denny
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AI Summary
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Establishes a "Mississippi Property Tax Bill of Rights" providing taxpayers with information about their rights, remedies, and responsibilities in ad valorem taxation matters.
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Authorizes the Board of Tax Appeals to hear appeals from taxpayers regarding county boards of supervisors or municipal governing authorities' decisions on property assessment objections, with decisions due within 30 days.
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Allows taxpayers aggrieved by Board of Tax Appeals decisions to appeal to circuit court within 20 days of notice, providing an alternative to expensive lawsuits.
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Amends multiple sections of Mississippi Code (27-35-119, 27-35-157, 21-33-10, and 21-33-39) to route property assessment appeals through the Board of Tax Appeals rather than directly to circuit court.
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Takes effect July 1, 2011.
Legislative Description
Ad valorem taxation; revise procedure for appeal of decisions regarding objections to assessments of real or personal property.
Last Action
Died In Committee
2/1/2011