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The
Taj Mahal in Agra, which draws millions of tourists to India each year,
was recently served notices for property tax and water bills for the
first time in its 370-year history. Officials of the Archeological
Survey of India (ASI) call it a mistake that they hope will be remedied
soon.
Both the Taj Mahal and the Agra fort have been served notices for
outstanding bills by various units of the Yogi Adityanath-led Uttar
Pradesh government. Read more
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A Denman Island homeowner's appeal of her 2022 property
assessment succeeded in reducing the home's value by a few thousand
dollars, but not before her ex joined the appeal and attempted to raise
the assessment by nearly $300,000. Read more
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UK grocers set for almost £550m in tax reductions
UK
supermarkets and grocers will benefit from an almost £550 million tax
cut over the next three years, according to new analysis. It comes after
more than half a million retail properties in England and Wales were
revalued as part of a shake-up to the business rates system of property
taxes. Read more
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IAAO NEWS
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Submit presentation ideas for conference by Jan. 31
Interested in presenting at the IAAO Annual Conference in Salt Lake
City? The Call for Presentations is now open. The submission deadline is
Jan. 31. Anyone interested is encouraged to submit presentation ideas
as soon as possible. See the Call for Presentations page to submit and for more information.
January issue of Fair+Equitable available
The January 2023 issue of F+E takes a look at how voters in two California cities recently approved new taxes on vacant dwellings.
Also in the issue is information on how to submit proposals for the
2023 IAAO Annual Conference in Salt Lake City, Aug. 27-30, and the June
21-22 virtual Mass Appraisal Valuation Symposium, sponsored by IAAO and
IPTI.
In addition, the issue contains articles on new IAAO Board members. Also:
• IAAO accepting applications for new mentorship program
• Current remodeling completed at IAAO HQ
• More than 130 attend IAAO legal seminar
• IAAO seeks PCS consulting help
• 2022 member anniversaries
• Industry news and legal news
• New designees
Evaluating CAMA software focus of January webinar
Changing CAMA software can be one of the most important decisions a
jurisdiction makes, with far-reaching consequences that last well into
the future. “Evaluating CAMA Software: The Best Fit for You” will offer
guidance on how to prepare for and how to evaluate CAMA proposals. The
online seminar, beginning at noon Central on Wednesday, Jan. 25, will be
presented by Melissa Baer, CAE, and Edie McCarthy, and is eligible for
1.5 CEU hours. The discounted rate is $55 for IAAO members and $77 for
nonmembers. Register here.
Tyler webinar to review technologies in modern assessment offices
The
IAAO partner and IAAO Studios sponsor Tyler Technologies is offering a
free webinar on the modern assessment office. The webinar will be
broadcast from noon to 1 p.m. Central on Tuesday, Jan. 31. As assessment
offices face challenges including workplace flexibility, navigating
revenue uncertainty, and reaching constituents conveniently,
professionals struggle to be equipped with the right tools to keep pace.
Attend this online seminar to hear from the industry’s leading
technology providers and learn about new and improved technologies that
truly work. Register for the webinar here.
IAAO, IPTI requesting program topic submissions for symposium in June
The
International Property Tax Institute and IAAO will present a joint
(virtual) Mass Appraisal Valuation Symposium on June 21-22, and are
soliciting program topics for the symposium. The theme of the virtual
MAVS is “Valuing Properties in Uncertain Times,” and IPTI and IAAO are
inviting potential speakers to submit topics for the program. Use the
online application at www.iaao.org/mavs23
to submit the presenter information, topic, and a short synopsis of the
proposed topic. The deadline to submit proposals is Jan. 31.
IAAO members reappointed to state seats
Two
IAAO members were reappointed to state commissions and boards. Michigan
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced the reappointment of Peggy L. Nolde to
the State Tax Commission. Nolde is the current chair of the State Tax
Commission and retired from Genesee County where she was the
equalization director.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced the reappointment of Shawn Wilson
to the Florida Real Estate Appraisal Board. Wilson is the Owner of
Compass Real Estate Consulting.
Interested in earning an IAAO designation? Take part in an IAAO Zoom chat to find out more
Beginning
in February, join Professional Development Committee members, current
designees, and program staff on the second Thursday of every other month
as they answer questions and share experiences in earning a
designation.
The first Zoom chat will be Thursday, Feb. 16, on earning an IAAO
designation, followed by chats focusing on specific designations
featuring designees who have completed the process. An April 13 chat
will review the CAE and RES designations, followed by an Aug. 10 chat on
the MAS and AAS designations. The year will wrap up with a chat on Dec.
14 on the CMS and PPS designations.
There will also be chats in June and October about the overall
designation program. For more information and to register, visit the Designation Discourse page.
IAAO accepting submissions for Research Grant Program
The Richard Almy Research Grant Program, formerly the Academic
Partnership Program, provides financial support for IAAO members,
students, and faculty to complete research in areas related to property
appraisal, assessment administration, and property tax policy. IAAO
members, along with students and faculty, are eligible to submit
proposals. The deadline to apply for 2023 is Jan. 31, 2023. IAAO
members, graduate/postgraduate students, and faculty at accredited
colleges/universities are eligible to apply. Both international and
domestic students are eligible, however, the final report must be
written in the English language. Funding for each approved project will
be between $2,500 and $5,000. Grants are awarded for one year. Apply at www.iaao.org/appgrant.
IAAO joins industry groups to present Jan. 18 webinar on topics facing appraiser profession
IAAO is joining with ASA, AI, ASFMRA, MBREA, and NSREA to present a
webinar on Jan. 18 on “State of the Profession: A Discussion with the
Appraisal Foundation and Appraisal Subcommittee.”
David Bunton, president of the Appraisal Foundation, and James Park,
executive director of the Appraisal Subcommittee, will discuss topics
facing the appraiser profession, including:
• Diversity Equity Inclusion (DEI)
• Different Aspects of Reconsideration of Values
• Fair Housing and Bias issues
• Consumer Outreach
• Future Prospective on 2023
Moderated by Johnnie White, CEO/EVP of ASA, the webinar will be from
1-2:30 p.m. Eastern on Wednesday, Jan. 18. Register for free here.
IAAO office closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day
IAAO Headquarters will be closed on Monday, Jan. 16, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
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IAAO CONNECT CORNER
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IAAO Connect members are talking about Course 333 - Residential Model Building.
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AROUND THE INDUSTRY
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Stanford surpasses Getty Museum as largest recipient of property tax exemptions in California
Stanford University recently surpassed the Getty Museum
in Los Angeles as the largest recipient of property tax exemptions in
California.
The university received more than $16.8 billion in tax
exemptions last year for its various campus properties, nearly half of
the $35.2 billion of property tax exemptions in the county, according to
Santa Clara County Assessor Larry Stone. Read more
Wyoming counties want wind farms assessed
for property tax
Differences between property tax estimates provided by
wind farm developers and actual tax assessments energy producers receive
when a farm is operating has created a dispute over whether the state
or Wyoming counties where the farms are located should do the
assessments. Read more
How the Airbnb ‘Gold Rush’ could impact the homebuying market
Airbnb’s business is booming. The popular platform
reported its highest revenue and profit ever in the third quarter of
2022, due in large part to strong demand and higher daily rates. The
surging vacation rental industry has caught the attention of real estate
investors and entrepreneurs, who have been amassing large portfolios of
short-term rental properties to cash in on the boom. Read more
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Assessor Analyst, International Association of Assessing Officers See moreLearning Content Developer, IAAO See more
+ Portland, Maine
+ Charlottetown/Summerside, Prince Edward Island, Canada
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+ Coeur D'Alene, Idaho
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+ Bar Harbor, Maine
Town Assessor, Town of Bar Harbor See more
+ McKinney, Texas
Commercial Staff Appraiser, Collin Central Appraisal District See more
+ Lawrence, Kansas
+ Titusville, Florida
GIS Cadastral Mapper, Brevard County Property Appraiser See more
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