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property tax

American  

noun

  1. a tax levied on real or personal property.


Etymology

Origin of property tax

First recorded in 1800–10

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What are Rachel Reeves' options on property tax?

From BBC Jul. 10, 2026

But in many areas of the U.S., the property tax rate will be stepped up and based on how much you pay for the home.

From MarketWatch Jun. 23, 2026

County officials are examining the feasibility of forming an Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District that allows financing of public improvements secured against future property tax increases.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 12, 2026

Voters in the Bay Area suburb of El Cerrito last week rejected a property tax increase for libraries.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 7, 2026

The unemployment caused home foreclosures, leading to shortfalls in property tax receipts, and therefore holes in the school budget.

From "Drama High" by Michael Sokolove

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