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Elements of your Property Tax Bill

Jun 21, 2012 Comments Off on Elements of your Property Tax Bill Manager

Arthur E. Ferdinand - Fulton County Tax Commissioner June, 2005 - As I traveled around the county on speaking engagements in recent weeks, I have encountered taxpayers who have expressed anxious concern that their property assessments were “too high,” leading to excessive property tax bills. Three elements go into calculating your tax bill: your property value, your exemption, ...

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South Fulton Taxation

Jun 21, 2012 Comments Off on South Fulton Taxation Manager

Arthur  E. Ferdinand - Fulton County Tax Commissioner June, 2006 - As Tax Commissioner of Fulton County, I take a personal responsibility to ensure fair taxation to all citizens and property owners of the county. I submitted the following letter to the Board of Commissioners in an effort to assist Fulton County taxpayers. Last week I was approached ...

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Tax Collections, Lien Transfers, & Foreclosures

Jun 21, 2012 Comments Off on Tax Collections, Lien Transfers, & Foreclosures Manager

Arthur E. Ferdinand - Fulton County Tax Commissioner March, 2003 - Many self serving articles about Georgia tax laws have been published with the intent of misleading and scaring the public. Taxes are necessary for Governments to provide services such as: police and fire protection, roads, education, and social services. Fulton County, the largest County in Georgia, billed ...

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Ferdinand Works to Send Tax Dollars Directly to Schools

Jun 21, 2012 Comments Off on Ferdinand Works to Send Tax Dollars Directly to Schools Manager

Arthur E. Ferdinand - Fulton County Tax Commissioner Spring, 2008 - The Georgia Supreme Court in an unanimous decision recently ruled the use of school tax revenue for purposes other than education is not allowed under the Georgia Constitution. The case was argued by Attorney John Woodham who successfully fought to prevent school tax revenue from being used ...

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