Why Thousands of Cook County Residents Pay No Property Taxes
Clip: 9/6/2016 | 8m 22sVideo has Closed Captions
Are some wealthy residents taking advantage of laws meant for the most vulnerable?
Thousands of Chicago and Cook County residents are paying nothing for their property taxes. Programs like the senior citizen assessment freeze exemption shift millions in taxes to other homeowners and businesses. Property tax breaks are meant for the most vulnerable residents, but some wealthy people are taking advantage of the laws. Chicago Sun-Times reporter Tim Novak joins us with more.
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Why Thousands of Cook County Residents Pay No Property Taxes
Clip: 9/6/2016 | 8m 22sVideo has Closed Captions
Thousands of Chicago and Cook County residents are paying nothing for their property taxes. Programs like the senior citizen assessment freeze exemption shift millions in taxes to other homeowners and businesses. Property tax breaks are meant for the most vulnerable residents, but some wealthy people are taking advantage of the laws. Chicago Sun-Times reporter Tim Novak joins us with more.
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