Heated homeowners are calling for some accountability after Jackson County Assessor Gail McCann Beatty took the stand in the 2023 tax assessment trial.
Jackson County is keeping its Assessment, Collection and Recorder of Deeds offices closed for the remainder of the week as the County continues its efforts into investigating a ransomware attack.
A Cass County judge issues a ruling on a lawsuit filed by the cities of Independence and Blue Springs concerning ongoing trouble with Jackson County property tax assessments.
County offices will be closed on Saturday and Sunday for the New Year’s Day holiday, so Friday is your last day to get things sorted if you haven’t already.
The Missouri Attorney General and State Tax Commission filed a lawsuit against the county and numerous employees, creating confusion for property owners.
The City of Independence is claiming a victory after a Cass County judge denied Jackson County’s motion to dismiss a lawsuit regarding issues with Jackson County’s 2023 assessment process.
When Missouri’s attorney general filed a lawsuit Tuesday against several parties involved in this year’s Jackson County property tax assessments, he suggested property owners make their payments ‘under protest.’
Jackson County property owners need to follow specific requirements to pay a property tax bill under protest before the end of December 2023 after an audit found the county violated state law when it comes to assessments.
An attorney for Jackson County has filed a motion for school districts, fire districts and municipalities be added to a lawsuit, because they will be affected by the outcome.
Lawyers have asked a judge for a temporary restraining order regarding bills and advise people to hold off on making any payments until a judge weighs in.
In an 8-1 vote, the Jackson County Legislature approved Ordinance #5787, giving the county the ability to provide property tax credits to eligible taxpayers– specifically seniors.
