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The Purpose and Effects of Tax Abatements Webinar

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Do you know why property tax abatements exist? Do you understand how granting an abatement affects the finances of the municipality? This webinar will explain the purpose of tax abatements, when they are appropriate and when they aren’t, and how they fit into the larger picture of property tax. It will also delve into the consequences of granting a tax abatement and the effect that abatements have on municipal finances.

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The information contained in this article is not intended as legal advice and may no longer be accurate due to changes in the law. Consult NHMA's legal services or your municipal attorney.

This article, written by Barbara Reid, then NHMA Government Finance Advisor, first appeared in Town and City magazine in March 2013.  It has been updated by Katherine Heck, NHMA Government Finance Advisor, where necessary.