Tag Archives: Proposition 13

A Tax Policy With San Francisco Roots

Henry George, the 19th-century political economist, spent his seminal years in San Francisco. He is no longer a household name, and his “land-value taxation” theory is probably among the few radical ideas for government financial reform that haven’t gotten a … Continue reading

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Standing Out in the Realm of Property Tax Assessments

In real estate, professionals muse, the three most important factors are location, location, location. The same appears to be true now in California when it comes to the ease of getting an accurate property tax assessment. For the third consecutive … Continue reading

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Complaints About Proposition 13? It Depends on Who’s Not Paying

Tom Ammiano, who represents San Francisco in the State Assembly, is bravely venturing where few politicians dare. He advocates revamping Proposition 13, the sacrosanct measure that has essentially frozen many property-tax bills at 1976 levels. For the past two legislative … Continue reading

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