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Tax Freeze

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Property tax relief program freezing or capping property tax assessments for eligible homeowners, preventing increases.

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Tax freezes protect fixed-income seniors and disabled from rising taxes. Freezes apply to primary residences only. Freezes may limit to assessment date or percentage cap. Freezes are critical for seniors on fixed income. Freeze eligibility varies by state and program.

Pro Tip

Seniors should investigate tax freeze programs; significant protection from rising taxes.

Example

Tax freeze preventing property tax increases for senior on fixed income after age 65.

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