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Property Taxes and Trusts

September 10, 2012

Today TaxMama® hears from Lee in the TaxQuips Forum who wants clarification. “Are property taxes lower when a house is in a trust?â€



Dear Lee,

No. The property tax is based on whatever the general rule is in your area.

In California, if