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CARE Prin. Ch. 14-D
Taxation - Definitions
Term | Definition |
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Prop. 13 | Limited real property taxes to 1% of the full cash value of the real property, plus an amount for local assessments and bonds. |
What is the tax fiscal year start and end date for real property | Starts July 1 and goes till June 30 of the next year |
November 1 | This is when the first installment of the property taxes are due |
February 1 | This is when the second installment of the property taxes are due |
Tax Sale | When an owner fails to pay property tax due on June 30 the tax collector publishes a notice of intent to sell the property to the State of California due to unpaid taxes. |
Book Sale | Tax collector enters owners name into a delinquent account but due to not paying taxes |
5-year redemption period | Owner can redeem his property by paying the back taxes, interest and other penalties that are due on the property |
Special assessments | Taxes levied to pay for specific improvements such as streets and sewers. |
Progressive | Federal and state rates increase as the income levels being taxed increase. |
Depreciation deduction | Depreciation deduction – Yearly allowance for wear and tear on a property. Permits owner to recover the original cost over the useful life of the property |