Correspondence and subject files relating to real property assessment, equalization, and taxation

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Overview of the Records

Repository
New York State Archives
222 Madison Avenue
Albany, NY 12230
Summary
This series contains documents from the Dept. of Taxation office of agency counsel relating to real property tax exemptions; utility property tax exemptions; utility property assessments; appeals of local assessments; equalization rates (county and state); pending legislation on real property taxation and assessment; training and standards for local assessors; special investigations; special franchise hearings (ca. 1910-1941); and tax certiorari proceedings.
Title
Correspondence and subject files relating to real property assessment, equalization, and taxation
Quantity
55 cubic feet
Inclusive Dates
Series Number
15941
Creator
Arrangement

Arranged by location (county, city, town, etc) or subject.

Administrative History

Records document functions later performed by the State Board of Equalization and Assessment (1949-1960), the Division of Equalization and Assessment (1960-1995), and the Office of Real Property Services (1995-on).

Scope and Content Note

Series contains documents from the office of agency counsel relating to real property tax exemptions; utility property tax exemptions; utility property assessments; appeals of local assessments; equalization rates (county and state); pending legislation on real property taxation and assessment; training and standards for local assessors; special investigations; special franchise hearings (ca. 1910-1941); and tax certiorari proceedings. There are also files on conferences of state and national tax organizations (ca. 1907-1946).

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