Taxes are going up this year, but not by as much as they have in the previous two years. Earlier this month, the Board of Selectmen approved a tax rate of $16.54. Read the full article → from MWDN: Average Southborough residential tax bill will rise $238 in fiscal 2013
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The average property tax bill in Southborough will go up nearly $400 this year
The tax bill for the average Southborough family is going to go up by $392 this year, a 4.9% increase over last year. In approving the tax rate Tuesday night, the Board of Selectmen said the increase reflects the will of Town Meeting. Read the full article → from The average property tax bill in Southborough will go up nearly $400 this year
Selectmen reverse decision, increase residential tax rate
From behemoth EMC to the tiny mom-and-pop shops in town, members of Southborough’s business community turned out in force last night to protest last month’s decision to tax commercial property at a higher rate than residential property. In the end, Selectmen voted 2-1 to reverse their decision and return to a single tax rate. Read the full article → from Selectmen reverse decision, increase residential tax rate
Selectmen to talk taxes, town government
Tuesday’s Board of Selectmen meeting has the potential to be a lively one. The board will revisit its decision to impose a split property tax rate after a “deluge of email” from Southborough business owners opposing the plan. Read the full article → from Selectmen to talk taxes, town government
Selectmen to take another look at the property tax rate
In response to a “deluge of email,” mainly from the business community, the Board of Selectmen have decided to take another look at property tax rates for fiscal year 2011. Read the full article → from Selectmen to take another look at the property tax rate
Selectmen approve split tax rate — what it means for your property taxes
Southborough is going to try something a bit different with property taxes this year. For what I believe is the first time ever (someone correct me if I’m wrong), selectmen last night set two tax rates – one for residential properties and second higher rate for commercial properties. Read the full article → from Selectmen approve split tax rate — what it means for your property taxes
Southborough tax rate trends: A cautionary tale
The tax rate went down slightly this year, but officials warned it might go up significantly next year? How much it might increase is anyone’s guess, but history might give us a clue. Read the full article → from Southborough tax rate trends: A cautionary tale
How to calculate your property tax for 2010
Thanks to lower property assessments and a lower tax rate, the average family in Southborough will pay 2.1% less in property taxes this year compared to last. If you want to figure out what your 2010 tax bill will be, here’s how to do it. Read the full article → from How to calculate your property tax for 2010
Selectmen approve lower property tax rate
Here’s some good news. The tax rate for the current fiscal year was set by the Board of Selectmen last night, and it’s lower than last year’s rate. But find out why we might not be so lucky next year. Read the full article → from Selectmen approve lower property tax rate
Poll: What do you think of Southborough property taxes?
I’ve heard plenty of talk about property taxes around town lately. Some say they’re too high, others think they’re comparable with area towns. I haven’t heard anyone say they’re too low, but I suppose it’s possible. Sounds like a good topic for the next My Southborough poll. You’ll find it off to the right in Read the full article → from Poll: What do you think of Southborough property taxes?
Property tax rate is highest in nearly a decade
We’ve been talking about property taxes recently. Last week I showed you how to calculate your 2009 property tax. Today we’ll take a look at how the property tax rate has changed in recent years. According to numbers posted by the Assessors Office, the tax rate for fiscal year 2009 is the highest since 2000. Read the full article → from Property tax rate is highest in nearly a decade
How to calculate your property tax for 2009
Last week I told you know about the 9% increase in property taxes for FY09. So what does that mean for your tax bill? Here’s how to determine how much you’ll pay this year. First, you need to know what your house is assessed for. The Southborough Assessors Office has posted the latest assessments on Read the full article → from How to calculate your property tax for 2009
Property taxes are on the rise
The Board of Selectmen last night voted to approve a 9% increase in property taxes for fiscal year 2009 (07/01/08 – 06/30/09). That works out to an average increase of $648 per family. Property taxes are based on real estate valuations. In Southborough, the average valuation for a single family home decreased from $576,600 in Read the full article → from Property taxes are on the rise