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Feb 16, 2023

Justices: City properly excluded dark store tax comparison

Tax assessors for the city of Delavan properly excluded comparable dark-store valuations when setting a new property tax rate for a Lowe's Home Center in 2013, the state Supreme Court ruled Thursday.

Mar 3, 2020

Court refuses to refund airlines’ property taxes

A state appeals court refused Tuesday to refund $4.2 million that two airlines paid in Wisconsin property taxes.

Feb 5, 2020

Wisconsin Republican leaders eyeing property, income tax cut

Republican leaders in the Wisconsin Legislature said Wednesday that they are looking at using some of a state surplus to reduce income and property taxes while also paying down debt, although the details of they what they might put forward remain in flux.

Mar 14, 2019

Court: Farmers don’t need to sell crops to get tax break

Wisconsin farmers don't need to sell their crops to qualify for property tax breaks, the state Supreme Court ruled Thursday.

Jan 23, 2017

Justices grill lawyers in property tax assessment case

The Wisconsin Supreme Court on Thursday heard oral arguments in Milewski v. Town of Dover, in which the justices are weighing in on matters such as whether an in-home inspection for tax purposes constitutes a warrantless search prohibited by the Fourth Amendment.

Dec 21, 2016

High court to weigh in on Racine property tax assessment challenge

The Wisconsin Supreme Court is scheduled Thursday to weigh in on a tax assessment dispute between the city of Racine and the owner of a nine-building, 72-unit apartment complex.

Jul 14, 2015

Court thwarts couple’s attempt to challenge property tax

A state Court of Appeals has dismissed a DePere couple’s lawsuit alleging that the village of Ashwaubenon could not tax their condo because it failed a building inspection.

Apr 10, 2015

Rulings favor Kohler in property tax dispute with village

Wisconsin-based Kohler Co. has scored wins in a legal battle over property taxes with the small village of the same name where it's headquartered.

Jul 26, 2012

Property taxes prompt church lawsuit

A Milwaukee church is suing the city to avoid paying more than $10,000 in property taxes.

Jul 3, 2012

Milwaukee County preps to sue Fannie, Freddie

Milwaukee County could miss out on at least $200,000 in real estate transfer returns if a federal lawsuit turns in favor of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.

Dec 13, 2011

Tax — property taxes — judicial review

2010AP3021 Slocum v. Town of Star Prairie Board of Review

Jul 22, 2011

2009AP191 State of Wisconsin ex rel. Stupar River LLC v. Town of Linwood

Tax Property taxes; fair market value

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