Life is Like a Property Tax Bill: Check it, Forrest, Check It!

Mama Always Said 'Taxes are Forever'

Well hello there. Forrest Gump here. Jenny once told me that 'nothing stays the same'. But I have learned that taxes are more like a box of chocolates you never know what you're gonna get. And let me tell you just like when Lieutenant Dan invested in Apple checkin' your property taxes could be a real 'money tree'.

Run Forrest Run... To Check Your Assessment!

See when you buy a house it's like runnin' a marathon. You gotta check everything. And these here 'experts' say you gotta check that property tax assessment thingy. Apparently it's how they figure out how much of your hard earned money they want. And sometimes like when Bubba ate all the shrimp they get it wrong. If they think your house is bigger than it is or has more fancy bathrooms you might be payin' too much. And nobody wants that cept maybe the government.

I'm Not a Smart Man But I Know What a Title Report Is

This fella named Sal Cataldo says you already got most of the papers you need when you bought your house. Things like the title report and that home inspection thingy. Those papers tell you how old the house is and if it has any boo boos. It's like checkin' if your shoes got holes before you go for a run. 'Cause if they do you're gonna have a bad time. I remember one time Jenny and I...

Property Taxes: They're Risin' Just Like Bubba's Shrimp Boats!

Now property taxes they're goin' up. It's like Bubba Gump Shrimp prices went up after we got rich. Seems like everybody wants a piece of your pie. Last year the average bill was about $3,500. But in some places like New York City it's way more! Almost ten thousand dollars! That's a lot of shrimp money folks.

Stupid Is As Stupid Does... Overpayin' Taxes!

This Pete Sepp fella says they might be chargin' you too much. They reckon about half of all properties are over assessed. That means you're throwin' money away. And Mama always said 'Stupid is as stupid does.' So don't be stupid! Check your assessment!

And That's All I Have to Say About That... Except Check Your Taxes!

So there you have it. Check your property taxes. It might save you some money. And with that money you can buy some shrimp. Or maybe a new pair of runnin' shoes. Or maybe just keep it in your pocket. Just remember what Mama said 'Life is like a box of chocolates...' and sometimes that box has a property tax bill in it. You better make sure it's right.