The taxes Pierce County residents pay the Port of Tacoma are going down next year.
The taxes Pierce County residents pay the Port of Tacoma are going down next year.
But don’t think you’ll be able to buy a new big-screen TV with the savings. The average Pierce County homeowner is expected to realize a savings of just $4.79 in 2013 on port taxes.
Read more here: http://blog.thenewstribune.com/business/2012/11/15/port-makes-it-official-taxes-going-down-next-year/
For many Pierce County residents, another year of sliding home values caused property tax bills to decline this year.
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The Port of Tacoma has played an important role in our community for almost a century. Our natural deep-water port is a magnet for global trade and a significant economic driver within our state. The port is one of the pillars by which we have built our city and county. Our state receives enormous economic benefits that come from being a big-time center for cargo logistics.
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