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Create Your Will and Estate Plan Before It Is Too Late

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No one wants to think about something terrible happening to themselves or their loved ones. Most people go through life trying to maintain a positive attitude. They don’t think about the possibility of a terrible accident or injury happening to them. 

Unfortunately, the reality is that you could die or suffer a debilitating injury at any moment. This doesn’t mean … Read the rest

Filed Under: General, Property Tax Law, Real Estate Law

The Rules of Homestead Exemptions and Mortgages

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Homestead is a property tax exemption term referring to a homeowner who occupies their own primary residence. When someone claims a homestead tax exemption on the property they own and occupy, they are entitled to receive up to a $120,000 exemption on the tax-assessed value of their property. Married couples who own and occupy the same residence can receive an … Read the rest

Filed Under: General, Property Tax, Property Tax Law

An Overview of Property Tax Exemptions, Lease Default Notifications, and Easement Rights in New Hampshire

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New Hampshire law provides special tax exemptions to municipality-owned real estate. This means the municipalities are not required to pay state real estate taxes on their properties. However, the municipalities are not exempt from paying taxes if non-exempt parties occupy or use their properties as part of a lease or tax agreement.

Sublicensing

Is a non-exempt party allowed to sublicense … Read the rest

Filed Under: Easements, General, Property Tax, Property Tax Law

Do Your Research Before Becoming a Landlord

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You’ve probably heard real estate gurus talk about how you can generate lots of monthly passive income by renting out your investment property or primary home to tenants. However, they don’t often tell you about all the challenges landlords face when dealing with tenants. For instance, you must know how to screen tenant applicants properly and create lease agreements with … Read the rest

Filed Under: General, Property Tax Law

Understanding What Property Really Is

When a person begins to describe property, they might be a little leery to talk about anything other than land or a home. However, property is basically anything that is owned by a person or even a company. So, you are talking about cars, clothes, and even pets in addition to any real estate. All of those things can be … Read the rest

Filed Under: Property, Property Tax Law

Joint Tenants – What To Know When Owning a Home in NH

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Owning a home in New Hampshire comes with so many different legal concerns. There are many things to know, whether you are just signing the paperwork for the mortgage or you have owned the home for years and now need to determine what to do with it when a spouse dies. Owning a house jointly with another person may seem … Read the rest

Filed Under: New Hampshire Property Tax Alerts, Property Rights, Property Tax Law

State and Local Taxes in New Hampshire

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State and local taxes (or SALT) are taxes charged in addition to any federal taxes. Many states and localities charge these taxes. Most states choose to use income and sales tax, as well as property and real estate taxes for their state and local taxes. However, in the state of New Hampshire, property and real estate taxes cover the local … Read the rest

Filed Under: General, New Hampshire Property Tax Alerts, Property Tax Law, Taxes

How to Read a Property Tax Card

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Have you ever checked out your property tax card for any land you currently own? Every parcel of land in New Hampshire has one of these cards. Or at least they used to. The form of the tax card has changed over the years, thanks to technology. 

Years ago, you could head to the Assessor’s Office in your town or … Read the rest

Filed Under: General, Property Tax Law, Taxes

NH Supreme Court Upholds Commercial Property Tax Abatement Denial

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The New Hampshire Supreme Court has upheld a denial of tax abatement for a commercial property in Dover.

I) Background on Tax Abatement in New Hampshire

Municipal ad-valorem property taxes are based on the fair market value of the subject property. If a city values the property for more than it is actually worth, the property owner ends up … Read the rest

Filed Under: Court Updates, New Hampshire Property Tax Alerts, Property Investments, Property Tax Law, Real Estate Law, Taxes

March 1 is the Deadline to Request a Refund of New Hampshire Property Taxes

March 1, 2021 is the deadline to challenge your 2020 real estate taxes.   

Please keep in mind the deadline to challenge your 2020 real estate taxes is March 1, 2021.  Your request for a refund must be postmarked by this date and addressed to the municipality in order for the municipality to grant you a refund.  You can obtain a … Read the rest

Filed Under: Property Tax Law, Taxes

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