Will Property Tax Payback Crisis Bankrupt Jackson County?!?!

Depending how this legal struggle goes down . . . This question could get very serious, very fast . . .

ARE WE SEEING THE START OF JACKSON COUNTY AS FAILED LOCAL GOVERNMENT?!?!?

Read this one closely and realize we're just one or two decisions away from the Courthouse going insolvent . . . Check-it . . .

A judge’s ruling this week means Jackson County must follow the Missouri State Tax Commission’s order to cap property value increases at 15% from the controversial 2023 assessment.

Legislator Sean Smith is introducing a measure that would require the county assessor to follow that order and prevent the county from filing an appeal.

Smith said, if approved after a potential vote Monday, the measure would carry the force of law.

He estimates Jackson County property owners are owed about $250 million in overpaid taxes from 2023 and 2024.

“Whether or not we have the money to give them back or have to do future tax credits remains to be seen,” Smith said Tuesday.

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Jackson County legislator expected to introduce measure to enforce tax commission's order

A judge's order forces Jackson County to limit 2023 property value hikes to 15%, potentially triggering $250 million in refunds.

Troubled Jackson County assessments spur state lawmakers' push for potential penalties

Fowler sponsored HB 999 with the support of other lawmakers representing Jackson County. The bill would give the state leverage to enforce orders.