Jackson County Property Tax Fight Nears Final Showdown

Jackson County in limbo over property tax ruling

By Ben McCarthy On April 7, the Jackson County legislature passed an ordinance by a slim majority vote (5-4) that directs County Executive Frank White and County Assessor Gail McCann Beatty to follow an August order by the State Tax Commission (STC) to retroactively lower property tax assessments for residents. Jackson County Executive Frank White Neither White, nor Beatty, could not be reached for comment, but White did preemptively issue a let…

Jackson County Property Tax Fight Nears Final Showdown

Sometime in the very new future, Jackson County Exec Frank White is going to have to comply with the Missouri State Tax Commission or leave office. Consider the quickening steps leading up to this ultimate confrontation . . . Read more at tonyskansascity.com

Jackson County may roll back property assessments, but refunds are unlikely

A judge sided with the Missouri State Tax Commission last week, which means Jackson County will likely need to roll back assessment increases of more than 15%. That includes about 75% of all properties in the county. (Vaughn Wheat/The Beacon) The Jackson County Legislature was packed Monday afternoon with homeowners hungry for property tax relief. The county clerk called the roll for a vote related to the ongoing battle over property assessments…