TIF and Abatement Reform
The Problem: The state is on the hook for the $5.40 levy for school districts….
Gov’t In Your Pocket
November-Only Bond Issues and Spending Questions
The Problem: Bond issue questions are some of the most important and impactful decisions on…
2022: A Year of Crushing Big Government Dreams
One year ago, ITR encouraged lawmakers to “think big and don’t back down” and “it…
ITR Calls for Two-Year Property Tax Freeze
We think it would be a good idea to implement a two-year property tax freeze in Iowa, so that we can press pause and take a look at some ideas to reform the system. We don’t believe that this gets solved in one year. It’s taken many years to get to this point. Property taxes in Iowa are the 10th highest in the nation and, as assessments are going up, Iowans are going to be faced with increasing property tax bills.
Trying to Escape Unreasonable Property Taxes?
In Iowa, we expect to receive quality public services at a reasonable cost. However, in too many school districts, cities, and counties, there is a gap between the amount of property taxes extracted from citizens and the growth of the community. What is going on? Why is this happening? It happens for different reasons in each locality across the state, but the heart of the problem is a failure to talk with local elected officials.
How Property Taxes Work
Property taxes are complicated and confusing. A significant amount of confusion comes from the…
Iowa is Well-Positioned to Deliver Tax Cuts
These revenue estimates continue to show Iowa’s exceptional fiscal strength and that the state is…
Harvest Special
Iowa is a wonderful place to live. Driving across the state during the beautiful fall…
Way Too Early
“Too often, people are elected to the city council or county board of supervisors, and…