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CITY OF EL PASO, TEXAS AGENDA ITEM DEPARTMENT HEAD\'S SUMMARY FORM DEPARTMENT:Tax DepartmentAGENDA DATE:October 13, 2020CONTACT PERSON NAME AND PHONE NUMBER: Maria Pasillas, Tax Assessor Collector,

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1. Gather necessary documents: Collect all relevant financial statements and tax information.
2. Understand the purpose: Familiarize yourself with what truth-in-taxation aims to accomplish.
3. Review the current tax rates: Check the existing tax rates that pertain to your property or jurisdiction.
4. Calculate proposed tax increases: Determine any proposed increases in tax rates or assessments.
5. Prepare a public notice: Draft a notice that includes essential details about the proposed tax changes.
6. Schedule public hearings: Plan and announce public hearings where stakeholders can express their views.
7. Finalize tax rates: After collecting input, finalize the tax rates and prepare documentation for approval.

Who needs truth-in-taxation?

1. Local governments: To ensure transparency in setting tax rates for properties.
2. Taxpayers: Individuals who own property and need to understand changes in their tax obligations.
3. Property owners: Anyone significantly affected by property tax rates and assessments.
4. Community organizations: Groups interested in local finances to advocate for taxpayer interests.

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What is truth-in-taxation?

Truth-in-taxation is a legal requirement that mandates local government entities to provide transparency in property tax assessments. It ensures that taxpayers are informed about proposed tax increases, allowing them to review and contest assessments before they become final.

Who is required to file truth-in-taxation?

Local government taxing authorities, such as counties, municipalities, and school districts, are required to file truth-in-taxation statements when they propose to increase property tax revenue beyond a specified threshold.

How to fill out truth-in-taxation?

To fill out the truth-in-taxation statement, entities must provide detailed information about the proposed tax rate, previous tax revenue, budgetary needs, and the effects of the proposed changes on taxpayers. Specific forms and guidelines are often provided by state or local agencies.

What is the purpose of truth-in-taxation?

The purpose of truth-in-taxation is to promote transparency in the tax assessment process, allowing citizens to know how their tax dollars are being allocated and providing a platform for public discussion regarding tax increases.

What information must be reported on truth-in-taxation?

The information that must be reported includes the current tax rate, the proposed tax rate, a comparison of last year's budget, the estimated revenue increase, and the impact of the new tax rate on individual taxpayers.