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<p>There is also a senior citizen tax deferral, which postpones payment of property taxes. State pays the taxes, and records a lien. See,<br /></p>
<p><a target="_blank" href="http://www.skagitcounty.net/Departments/Assessor/main.htm">http://www.skagitcounty.net/Departments/Assessor/main.htm</a><br /></p>
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<p>http://dor.wa.gov/docs/forms/PropTx/Forms/SrCitExmptRealPropTx.doc</p>
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On February 10, 2015 at 3:32 PM Jennifer Johnson <jmhanigan@cni.net> wrote:
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<span face="Calibri, Verdana, Helvetica, Arial" style="font-family: Calibri,Verdana,Helvetica,Arial;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Hi Sarah,<br /> <br /> The Department of Revenue has information on senior and disabled property tax exemptions at <a target="_blank" href="http://dor.wa.gov/Content/FindTaxesAndRates/PropertyTax/IncentivePrograms.aspx">http://dor.wa.gov/Content/FindTaxesAndRates/PropertyTax/IncentivePrograms.aspx</a> <br /> <br /> You can also look at the statute - RCW 84.36.381. The County Assessor should also have information regarding the property tax exemptions that are available.<br /> <br /> I hope that helps.<br /> <br /> Jennifer<br /> <br /> </span></span>
<span style="font-size: 11pt;"><span face="Big Caslon" style="font-family: Big Caslon;">Jennifer M. Johnson | Attorney<br /> Hanigan Law Office, P.S.<br /> P.O. Box 39 / 68 Main Street<br /> Cathlamet, WA 98612<br /> (360) 795-3494<br /> </span><span face="Times New Roman" style="font-family: Times New Roman;"><br /> <img id="3506427141_1571294" src="cid:3506427141_1571294" /><br /> </span><span face="Calibri, Verdana, Helvetica, Arial" style="font-family: Calibri,Verdana,Helvetica,Arial;"><br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> On 2/10/15 1:11 PM, "Sarah Smith" <<a target="_blank" href="sesmith@ballardlawyers.com">sesmith@ballardlawyers.com</a>> wrote:<br /> <br /> </span></span>
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<span style="font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><span face="Calibri, Verdana, Helvetica, Arial" style="font-family: Calibri,Verdana,Helvetica,Arial;">Hi Listmates: <br /> <br /> I have a client with limited income whose property taxes on their home in Mount Vernon are really causing them a hardship. <br /> <br /> Does anyone know what programs are available to elderly, fixed income residents of Skagit County? Could you share your knowledge?<br /> <br /> Thank you,<br /> <br /> Sarah E. Smith, Esq. <br /> MULLAVEY, PROUT, GRENLEY & FOE, LLP<br /> 2401 N.W. SIXTY-FIFTH<br /> P.O. Box 70567<br /> SEATTLE, WASHINGTON 98127<br /> (206) 789-2511<br /> FAX: (206) 789-4484 <br /> <a target="_blank" href="sesmith@ballardlawyers.com">sesmith@ballardlawyers.com</a><br /> <br /> NOTICE: This is a private and confidential communication for the sole viewing and use if the intended recipient. This communication may contain information, protected by the attorney-client privilege or work product doctrine. If you are not the intended recipient of this communication, please immediately notify the sender and delete and destroy all copies of this communication, whether in paper or electronic form. The unauthorized disclosure, distribution, copying, or use of information contained in this communication may violate State and Federal laws, including but not limited to the Electronic Communications Privacy Act, 18 U.S.C. 2510 et. Seq. and the Washington Privacy Act, chapter 9.37 RCW.<br /> <br /> CIRCULAR 230 DISCLOSURE: We do not provide tax advice. Pursuant to U.S. Treasury Department Regulations, any tax advice referred to or contained in this communication, including attachments, is not intended and may not be used, for the purpose of avoiding federal tax related penalties or promoting, marketing, or recommending to another party any tax-related matters addressed herein.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /></span></span></span>
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