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On Local Government Indiana’s Property Tax, 2008. Larry DeBoer Purdue University February 1, 2008. Homeowner Property Taxes, 2008. Tax Plans for the 2008 Session. Tax Plans for the 2008 Session of the Indiana General Assembly. Estimated Impact of HB 1001 (Gov’s Proposal).
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On Local GovernmentIndiana’s Property Tax, 2008 Larry DeBoer Purdue University February 1, 2008
Tax Plans for the 2008 Session of the Indiana General Assembly
Indiana Home Values and Incomes • American Community Survey, U.S. Census • Sample of 2.4 million households in Indiana • 72% are homeowners; 28% are renters • Median income for homeowners is $56,000 • Median home value is $121,000 • Most renters have incomes less than $35,000; median is $25,000
Tax Plans for the 2008 Session of the Indiana General Assembly
Tax Plans for the 2008 Session of the Indiana General Assembly $2,500 added deduction, x 3.4% = $85 Added 3% of Federal EIC = $78 Total $163
Tax Plans for the 2008 Session of the Indiana General Assembly
Circuit Breaker Credits by Home Values (in a high-tax rate county)
Circuit Breaker legislation has changed security on debt to limited tax from unlimited tax • Outlook for Indiana debt is negative
Tax Plans for the 2008 Session of the Indiana General Assembly
Tax Plans for the 2008 Session of the Indiana General Assembly
Six Studies of School Referenda Results A cost-benefit calculation by voters
Tax Plans for the 2008 Session of the Indiana General Assembly