Unit 15: Real estate taxes and other laws Flashcards
ad valorem ax
A ax levied according to value, generally used to refer to real estate tax. Also called the general tax.
assesses value
The value set on property for taxation purposes
assessment equalization factor
A factor (number) by which the assessed value of a property is multiplied to arive at a value for the property is multiplied to arrive at a value for the property that is in line with statewide tax assessments. The ad valorem tax would be based on this adjusted value. An equalization factor may be applied to raise or lower assessments in a prticular ditrict or county.
attachment
The act of taking a person’s property into legal custody by writ or other judicial order to old it avaiolable for application to that person’s debt to a creditor.
certificate of sale
The document generally given to the purchaser at a tax foreclosure sale. A certificate of sale does not convey title; normally, it is an instrument certifying that the holder rceived title to the property after the redemption period passes and that the holder paid the property taxes for that interim period.
collateral
Something having value that is given to secure repayment of debt.
delinquent taxes
Taxes that are unpaid and past due.
equitable right of redemption
The right of a defaulted property owner to recover the property before its sale by paying the appropriate fees and changes.
equalization
The raising or lowering of assessed value for tax purposes in a particular county or taxing district to make them equal to assessments in other countries or districts.
equalization factor
A factor (number) y which the assessed value of a property is multiplied to arrive at a value for the property that is in line with sate wide tax assessments the ad valorem tax would be based on this adjusted value.
general lien
The right of a creditor to have all of a debtor’s property– both real and personal– sold to satisfy a debt.
general real estate tax
A tax that t is made up of the taxes levied on the real estate by government agencies and municipalities
inheritance taxes
State-imposed taxes on a decedent’s real and personal property.
interest
A charge made by a lender for the use of money
Internal Revenue Service tax lien
A lien charged by the internal revenue service for nonpayment of income taxes.