BRT Philadelphia: A Complete Waste Of Money? - OpenSIPS Trunking Solutions
Overview
Understanding that current assessments are flawed, the board of revision of taxes (brt) has invested significant public funds in an effort to correct its valuation system. Read also: FakeHub The Wish Makers: Your Questions Answered (Finally!)
However, it is clear that the proposed reassessment does not provide for uniform taxation of my property.
Some readers want to know:
What does the board of revision of taxes have to do with philadelphias new property assessments? Read also: The Slayeas Leak: A Whistleblower's Explosive Claims You Need To Hear
Wasnt it done away with?
The brt lives, despite mayor michael nutters attempts to kill it, and will play an important in the actual value initiative transition.
Under the headline tax reformer wins a round, the daily news reported the final outcome of my brt appeal this week:
The pennsylvania supreme court says philadelphias agency that handles property tax assessments can continue to hear appeals.
The high court ruled monday that only the state legislature can take away that authority from the board of revision of taxes.
Find valuations, physical details, trash and recycling days, and school information for properties within the city of philadelphia.
The board of revision of taxes (brt) hears property assessment appeals.
Decades of backdoor tax deals and persistent mismanagement by the board of revision of taxes have left philadelphia with one of the most unfair and chaotic property tax systems in the nation.
An inquirer investigation raises questions about whether the brt is capable of handling the complex and politically sensitive task of repairing.