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Your likely mis-phrasing what your asking.
Property taxes, like virtually all taxes, are payable to a government entity. If you don't pay them their is a specific, rather unyielding process, the Jurisdicition must go through to get what they are due. While it varies by location, generally tThat entails filing papers that would get your property sold at tax sale (a public auction) to the highest bidder. You may be getting notice that these steps are being taken, but that is slightly different than being sued for the tax.
You can contest the tax assesment, but normally the time to do so is when it is first issued. That is before it is due and before the Govt could start collection actions...normally these back taxes actions are years in the making.
If you didn't contest them properly and on time when issued, you have no right to do so now. The taxes became agreed and owed by the property.
Hence, responses to not having paid taxes are really limited to paying them and protesting them on a prospective basis only.
Arguments, especially tax protester like ones- "they don't have the right", you don't agree with how they spend it, a generally unfair tax system, etc., will not be heard and can lead to extra damages being assesed above and beyond the tax.
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If you are being sued for property taxes, the best course of action is to consult with a qualified attorney who specializes in property tax law. They will be able to examine the details of your case and provide you with the best guidance and representation to resolve the lawsuit. It is important to respond to the lawsuit promptly and provide any necessary documentation or evidence to support your defense.
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If a dba was listed on a lawsuit do you have to respond for the dba Or is it incorrectly listed on the lawsuit Shouldn't the LLC be listed instead?
The lawsuit can be listed as either DBA or LLC. You do need to respond, otherwise you might be faced with a default judgment.
What is the primary source of income for counties and municipalities in Georgia?
Property taxes
What can be done if three people own property and one refuses to pay their portion of the property taxes or expenses?
Take them to court. nicole * Depending upon how the property is titled and the laws of the state where the property is located, the owner's may be able to file a lawsuit against the non compliant owner and request the property be partitioned.
What does it mean when the county records assignment to a property under lis pendens?
A lis pendens means that there is a lawsuit pending against the owners of the property, and that the outcome of that lawsuit may affect title to the property. Anyone who buys a property subject to a lis pendens risks losing all or part of the property, depending on the outcome of the lawsuit.
Local government budgets rely primarily on what kind of taxes?
Property Taxes
Where do you get the papers showing taxes paid on a lawsuit settlement?
From your attorney
How much time in California does a Defendant in a Lis Pendens action have to respond?
A lis pendens is not a legal action. It only warns anyone who it may concern that a lawsuit is pending, and the outcome of that lawsuit will affect title to a certain piece of real property. Therefore, you have as much time to respond to the lawsuit as the court rules allow. This time is listed on the summons which came with the lis pendens. If a summons and complaint did not come with your lis pendens, contact the clerk of your local court and/or an attorney.
Is it legal to record a post foreclosure lis pendens by the foreclosed party. What if there is no pending lawsuit?
Since the purpose of a lis pendens is to alert future purchasers and/or mortgagees of a property about a lawsuit affecting the property, it cannot be filed in cases where there is no lawsuit. A lis pendens recorded with no reference to a pending lawsuit has no legal impact on the property and can be ignored.
What property is taxed?
Property taxes are taxes on the value of owned property. Sometimes they are classified as either specific or ad. Property Specific taxes are of a fixed amount based on a number, or standard of weight or measurement. Ad property taxes are based on a fixed proportion of the value of the property with respect to which the tax is assessed.
Can I deduct the price of my property rental from my taxes?
If you are the one renting the property you can not deduct this from your taxes. If you are the landlord you can receive a deduction on your taxes for owning the property.
How did colonist respond to british taxes?
The colonists did not respond well to British taxes. These colonists were outraged that they were being taxed the way that they were.
Does an attorney have to disclose that he is going to sue you?
No. However, nothing can happen in the lawsuit until you are served with documentation of the lawsuit and have a chance to respond, AFAIK
