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Property tax protests surge across states amid rising bills
In Indianapolis Maurice Gunyon, a 73 year old retiree, saw his property tax bill rise from about 2900 in 2005 to 7568 this year. Across the country state and local governments rely more on property taxes to cover revenue shortfalls as housing values climb. Authorities note five states cut taxes and 21 offered homeowner relief as lawmakers face growing pressure to curb rising levies.
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Indianapolis
Maurice Gunyon
Gunyon
U.S. Congress
Gerald Prante
Tax’ Foundation
National Conference of State Legislatures
Bert Vaisanen
State Legislatures Group
Congress
Indiana