CAE CAE Tax Policy and Assessment Administration 3

Question 1

In the context of property tax, what does 'ad valorem' mean?

Accepted Answer

According to value

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According to use

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According to location

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According to ownership

Question 2

Which entity in most U.S. states is responsible for administering exemptions such as the homestead exemption?

Accepted Answer

Local county or municipal assessor

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State department of revenue

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Federal tax authority

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Board of equalization

Question 3

What is the primary purpose of a triennial reassessment cycle in a jurisdiction?

Accepted Answer

To ensure assessed values are periodically updated to reflect current market conditions

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To reduce the administrative workload by assessing only one-third of parcels each year

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To stagger tax bills so residents pay taxes every three years

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To align with federal census data collection schedules

Question 4

Which of the following is an example of a special assessment in property taxation?

Accepted Answer

A levy for sewer installation benefiting specific properties

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A homestead exemption reducing assessed value

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A cap on annual value increases for residential property

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A statewide equalization multiplier

Question 5

What does the term 'tax increment financing (TIF)' involve in relation to property assessment?

Accepted Answer

Freezing the assessed value base and dedicating future tax increment to redevelopment

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Incrementally increasing tax rates each year based on inflation

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Allowing taxpayers to finance their tax bills over multiple years

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Capping property tax increases for low-income homeowners

Question 6

Which classification of property typically receives the lowest tax rate in a split-rate or classified property tax system?

Accepted Answer

Owner-occupied residential property

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Industrial property

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Commercial property

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Vacant land