What do the abbreviations on a property tax card mean?

Thursday 2 July 2009 @ 4:57 pm
property
its_allright asked:

On a property tax card, there are several abbreviations with the amount of value on one’s home and property. What do they mean?





What proportion of property taxes in the US go to public schools?

Wednesday 1 July 2009 @ 1:18 pm
property
umlando asked:

I’m interested in your local area, your state, or if you have it, national information.

Thanks, but no thanks, in advance to all who have an opinion on the wisdom of taxing property, or on the quality of public schools.
Yes, thanks, I know the rate varies by location. As I stated, I’m looking for information about your rate, or the average for your state, or for the whole US. That presupposes that it varies by locality, you see. Or don’t.





How far away from Federal buildings, or property do you have to be to take pictures, or videotape?

Monday 29 June 2009 @ 6:36 pm
property
spaceshotx7 asked:

I know that outside federal buildings, or even off federal property (ie: across the street from the building on the sidewalk), there have been issues about people being detained or questioned by authorities, or even Law Enforcement for photographing federal buildings, even from public property. I don’t know what the rules are. What even gives security guards in federal buildings the right to enforce photography restrictions off federal property? How far way from the property do you have to be?





Can a collection agency have a levy placed on real estate property and personal property owned by the debtor?

Monday 29 June 2009 @ 2:18 am
property
Mike D asked:

Can a collection agency have a levy or jugdement place on real estate property and personal property owned by the debtor? The propery foreclosed on the 1st lien but the 2nd is still outstanding (currently in collections). The property is located in SC but the debtor works and live in NC? Also if the debtor is 50% owner of his personal home and the other 50% belongs to the wife, can jugdement still be placed on the personal home?





How do I buy an abandoned property in nyc? Is it possible to buy the home without the previous owner permissio

Monday 22 June 2009 @ 2:16 pm
property
jreel s asked:

How do I buy a abandoned property in nyc (brooklyn)?
How to buy property without previous owner permission?
How do I clear the title and obtain ownership of the property





How do I reduce my property tax now that my home price has plummeted?

Friday 19 June 2009 @ 2:13 am
property
knight d asked:

Should I contact the city property tax department?
I also received these letters from the California Property Tax Appeals group……should I pay them $85 and let them handle everything?

Thanks in advance.





What intellectual property laws could apply to the case below?

Wednesday 17 June 2009 @ 5:36 pm
property
jessica w asked:

Nicholas invents, develops, and distributes a new video game. He also writes a “Cheat” book that is available for purchase by each person who buys one of his video games. However, he does not apply for any type of intellectual property protection. Morgan Corp buys a Nicholas video game and “Cheat” book, analyzes it, and produces a clone of both products.Nicholas files ssuit against Morgan Corp., alleging violations of intellectual property laws.





Can you trim a tree thats hanging over your property if the roots are on your neighbors property?

Sunday 7 June 2009 @ 4:59 pm
property
Stupidity is NOT a handicap asked:

I’m wondering if for cosmetic reasons or value of property if it is legal to trim a tree shading over property when the roots are in neighbors grounds.





How can I save money on getting my property surveyed?

Friday 5 June 2009 @ 5:59 pm
property
Silver asked:

I need to know precisely where my property lines are. The last survey estimate I received was over 900 dollars! I can’t afford that. My lot is not very big. It’s approximately 116 feet x 42 feet.

Why does a property survey cost so much?
Is there a way to save money on receiving a property survey?





What is the difference between Sec1231 property and Sec 1245 property?

Wednesday 3 June 2009 @ 7:51 pm
property
john asked:

If somebody transfers machinery used in their propietorship to a new corporation and it qualifies under Sec 351, and the property had been depreciated, but the corporation laters sells the machinery at a gain less than the original depreciation taken before the transfer, does 1231 or 1245 apply?
The book doesn’t explain well.





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