When you purchase a home or piece of property, the tax you pay annually to local government for municipal services such as police and fire protection is often, fittingly, called property tax. Property ...

If you own a home, you have paid an ad valorem tax. If you own a car, same thing. In fact, if you've ever bought anything in the United States, you have paid an ad valorem tax. These taxes are based ...

Lawmakers in Florida, Illinois, Kansas, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Texas are seeking property tax reforms. Montana has established homestead exemptions and a property tax rebate. A study shows that on ...