CNHI Series

CNHI Series

Indiana Property Tax Reform Looms — A 3-part series Controversy created by rising property taxes and delays in billing has brought Indiana to a crossroads of change. The state legislative session that begins today will tackle the issue of government structure and taxation policy, with some calling for radical reform and others urging caution.

Government at a Crossroads is a three-part series examining the past, present and future of Indiana’s system of government and taxation. The series is a collaboration of Indiana newspapers owned by Newspaper Holdings Inc.
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State tax structure has grown in complexity In 1852, Indiana passed its first property tax levy to support local schools.

Since then, the state’s tax structure has grown in scope as well as complexity. Many feel taxation has spun out of control, and state officials from the governor on down are working to reform Indiana’s entire system of government.
January 8, 2008
Quotables... Quotes from many of the players...
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How Indiana government and tax system developed It all started in 1905 when Indiana began levying a statewide property tax to raise money for school funding.
January 8, 2008
Dilemma with property taxes is multi-faceted The dilemma facing Indiana’s property tax system is multi-faceted, but officials have differing views on what led to significant increases this year.
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Legislature has big job in front of it Finding ways not only to reduce but also to reform property taxes, plus make changes in local government, is the primary challenge for legislators as the 115th Indiana General Assembly opens today.
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