Are your Property Taxes too High? | Tim Hubbard
Summary
Tim Hubbard discusses the importance of understanding and paying property and transient occupancy taxes for short-term rentals, including the benefit of stable tax revenue for cities. The video also highlights the rising cost of property taxes and mentions resources like Avalara's MyLodgeTax and Homesteady to help manage tax payments and potentially appeal property tax assessments.
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