Auditor to pilot TrueRule program to find improperly claimed tax exemptions
Commissioners agreed to pursue a trial with TrueRule (Exemption Project Inc.) to identify improperly claimed homestead exemptions; implementation fee (~$5,000) and contingency terms (vendor retains ~30% of recoveries) were discussed and motioned for an initial 18-month contingency period.
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Auditor (S8) briefed the commission on TrueRule (Exemption Project Inc.), a vendor that searches property tax rolls for improperly claimed homestead exemptions and seeks to recover back taxes and penalties. S8 said the program generally requires an implementation fee of about $5,000 and then runs on contingency, with the vendor retaining about 30% of collections; S8 said the county has budgeted the implementation fee.
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