Jackson County Vs. Missouri Tax Commish ALMOST Explained Again

A quick refresher . . . 

Jackson County earned a legal victory last week but that doesn't mean their court problems are completely solved in the ongoing fight over assessments.

The upshot: Don't old your breath for a solution any time soon.

In the meantime, here's an update on a more serious demand for assessment adjustment . . .

"The commission's order told Jackson County to cap property assessment increases from 2023 at 15 percent.

"The county argues that one-size-fits-all approach is not legal and filed a suit to block the order from taking effect.

"As a procedural formality, Jackson County sued the commission and more than 1,000 taxpayers with open cases in front of the State Tax Commission . . .

"Jackson County wants the court to deny the commission's order so each property owner can receive an individualized hearing about their assessment, and not use the 15 percent cap for every case. The county argues this approach benefits taxpayers."

Read more via www.TonysKansasCity.com link . . .

KSHB: Jackson County says its lawsuit is 'to protect the rights of taxpayers,' but homeowners are puzzled

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