During the 2021 Idaho Association of Clerks and Commissioners conference, we were given the following presentation on property taxes in the State of Idaho. The presentation was given by Alan Dornfest, the Property Tax Policy Bureau Chief. The presentation outlines...
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Bannock County and Property Taxes
Since becoming a County Commissioner property taxes have been a hot topic. Initially, I thought it was a simple problem with a simple solution. I was wrong. I am a big fan of Occam's Razor theory which states "the simplest explanation is usually the right one." In the...
My Board of Equalization Experience
Last week we completed the Board of Equalization hearings. This was an interesting process that was misunderstood, frustrating, and maddening. Purpose of Board of Equalization According to Idaho Code 63-502 "The function of the board of equalization shall be confined...