Curbed appeal
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September 19, 2020

Curbed appeal

By Mac Cordell

When tax bills are contested some are reduced; others go up
The Union County Board of Revision has finalized its process for the year.
This year, 398 property owners filed appeals with the county’s board of revision, which hears complaints about property appraisals.
Every six years, the county audito...

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