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What are Property Taxes?
According to Investopedia Property Taxes are:
"Property tax is a real estate ad-valorem tax, assessed by a local government, which is paid by the owner of the property. The tax is usually based on the value of the owned property, including land. The local governing body will use the assessed tax to fund water and sewer improvements, provide law enforcement and fire service and other items deemed necessary."