As a result, many homeowners could still have larger property tax bills than those in states with a higher effective rate. Alabama's effective property tax rate might be higher than that of Hawaii ...

Lawmakers from Pennsylvania to Indiana and beyond are all seeking to eliminate property taxes, which some call the government's way of charging rent.

But you may be surprised to learn that 34 states have higher effective property tax rates than California and all of the states have higher effective rates than Hawaii. Effective tax rate is the ...

Residents of income-tax-free states don't always have the lowest overall tax burden. Local governments often raise revenue through higher property and sales taxes. Texas and Florida have seen huge ...