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Is there a difference between property or real estate taxes?
No, if it's used in the general context. For example asking someone if they paid their property taxes or their real estate taxes is essentially saying the same thing. Technically, however, there are two types of "property" real and personal. Real property is the rights to land and improvements to the land. Personal property is all property other than real property; it's not permanently attached and is, therefore, movable. Examples of personal property include business equipment and furnishings.
How do property taxes get collected?
In the United States property taxes are typically billed and collected by the local tax collector or treasurer. Depending upon the political subdivisions of your state and how taxes are levied, the local jurisdiction that bills and collects taxes could be a borough, city, county, town, township, or the at the state level. Personal property taxes (non-real estate such as certain business equipment or industrial equipment) and real property taxes (land and improvements to land like structures and other permanent items) are identified by the taxing jurisdiction and may be billed for taxed in installments (two to four equal installments during the tax year are most common).
Do you own the property that is subject to public right of way if you pay taxes on it?
It depends on how your property was subdivided and sold. In some cases the land is owned by you but subject to a permanent right of way for a street , alley or public utilities, etc. The area of land that is subject to a public right of way is usually considered in determining the assessed value of the property. As such you you not be directly paying taxes on the property subject to the right of way. In other cases your property abuts or is adjacent to the right of way but you do not own it. You can not acquire public land through adverse possession in most states.
How much is Property taxes a year on 5.9 million dolloars?
There is no property tax on cash. The property tax on land or real estate valued at 5.9 million dollars will vary depending on the location, the purchase price and (in California) the purchase date.
What is a tax on real estate or personal property?
Property taxes are on real estate only. The IRS imposes charges on buildings, structures, land or houses that are permanently attached to the ground. These charges are called "real estate tax" or "property tax".
If you pay back taxes on land is it yours?
Generally, if you pay back property taxes on property you do not own you would be considered a volunteer. Your payments would not give you any ownership interest in that property.
If your land is taken for unpaid taxes do you also lose the mineral rights?
If the town takes your property for non-payment of property taxes then you lose all rights in the property unless you redeem the land by paying the delinquent taxes.
Do quitclaim deeds free you from taxes on the property you have relinquished?
No. You still owe the money and the creditor can go after you for payment. In addition, whoever you transferred the land to will come after you if they paid you any money for the land because the land can be taken from them by the town for delinquent taxes.
Do I have to pay more in taxes to lease my property out for commercial or residential use?
You should not have to pay more taxes on the property but you will be paying more taxes on the people using the property. The property is going to be the same because they go by the land value and that is how they figure out your taxes.
Is real estate tax same as property tax?
Real estate taxes are commonly referred to as property taxes. However, property taxes can be one of two types: real property taxes (land and improvements to land like structures and accessory or outbuildings) and personal property taxes (vehicles, business and industrial equipment, etc.). Tax laws within each state in the United States define what is real property and what is personal property for tax purposes.
What is it called to sell land and purchase different land to avoid taxes?
There's no such thing. Any time you sell property you are charged capital gains tax taken out at settlement. You can't avoid that tax. Any time you buy property, unless it's for business purposes, you still pay taxes on it and your regular salary. If it is a business property, you're still paying taxes on income, you can just write off a lot of other things to compensate.
Own my mobile homebut renting a lot.Have property taxes that say real estate taxes would the landlord have to pay them?
no, the realestate taxes are for the house not the land and the land-lord has to pay taxes on the land anyway.
Who is responsible for back taxes on a quitclaim deed?
It is the responsibility of the land owner to pay the property taxes. If a land owner is selling property for which back taxes are owed the payment of the taxes can be part of the negotiations for the sale of the land. However, the issue must be addressed prior to the sale.It is up to the purchaser of property to make certain the property taxes have been paid by the seller at the time of the purchase. If the buyer doesn't demand proof the taxes have been paid BEFORE the sale, the land will be acquired SUBJECT TO any back taxes owed. If land is purchased for which back taxes are owed the new owner will be responsible for paying the back taxes or the town will take possession of the property.The purchase of real property should always be supervised by an attorney. One of the first items on the land purchase check list is to obtain a certificate from the town that states the taxes are paid.
Who pays property taxes if life tenancy refuses?
The fee owner should pay the taxes or the land will be siezed by the town for non-payment of property taxes. Property tax liens never go away and interest accumulates. If you're going to eventually receive the land then pay the property taxes. Maybe the life tenant can't afford them.
Is property tax owed on land in Puerto Rico?
Yes, land owners are required to pay property taxes in Puerto Rico. However the value of the land has not been updated for ages, so property taxes are low. If you need more information visit: www.asesorialegalpr.com
You sold a property on land contract payee is in default and willing to transfer back to you with a quitclaim deed will his delinquent taxes be your respsonsibility thanks?
Yes. Property taxes remain on the land until they are paid.
Is the land between your house and the kerb yours?
No, very much not so. The land that you own is yours, as detailed in property plans kept by local government. The rest is public property, oned by the coolective and maintained by that same local government.
