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The County Legislature Approved Its 2020 Budget

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The County legislature approved its 2020 budget. Revenues from property taxes are estimated to be $800,000. The assessed value of all the property in the county is $40 million. The County has received certificates for property tax exemption of consisting of $3 million for homestead exemptions, $1.3 million for veterans, $700,000 for old age, and $5 million for nonprofits. In addition, the County believes all property taxes will be collectible. What property tax rate per $1,000 of net assessed value must the County charge to collect sufficient property taxes to meet its $800,000 estimate?


A) $2.67 for each $1,000 of net assessed value
B) $26.67 for each $1,000 of net assessed value
C) $20 for $1,000 of net assessed value
D) $16 for each $1,000 of net assessed value.

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