MO Auditor Announces Investigation Into Jackson County Property Tax Assessments

We didn't want to call this out in the post title but . . . Regarding ongoing property tax debate . . .

TKC TOLD YOU SO!!! MISSOURI PUSH BACK AGAINST THE COURTHOUSE IS THE MOST SERIOUS THREAT THAT EXEC FRANK WHITE HAS EVER CONFRONTED!!!

Again, our blog community warns that there's more to come . . . Here's the progress so far . . .

In a letter to Jackson County Executive Frank White, Fitzpatrick said his office's whistleblower hotline has recently received multiple complaints from property owners with significantly higher assessments.

The state auditor said he's also heard concerns that property owners who couldn't get through the phone line to file an appeal with the Jackson County Assessor's Office.

Fitzpatrick said other complained if they did get an informal appeal, Texas-based software company Tyler Technology is making decisions they might not be qualified to make.

The state auditor's office is asking White to provide a list of documentation by Aug. 18 to assist with its investigation.

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Missouri auditor to investigate Jackson County assessment complaints

Missouri State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick said Friday his office plans to investigate complaints about Jackson County property assessments.

Missouri State Auditor investigating complaints over Jackson County assessment process

Fitzpatrick stated that his office will also look at claims that callers couldn't get through to file an appeal.

Missouri State Auditor informs Jackson County it's beginning 'initial review' of investigating property assessment complaints

Missouri State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick has began an initial review of investigating complaints from Jackson County residents about the property assessment process.

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