Charter I: Hilton Head Real Estate Blog

The Sonny Side of Things: Its Just Not Fair

One of the things not fair and possibly unconstitutional is the Point of Sale (new sales are taxed at the sale price) provision in the 2006 Tax Act 388 . Quite possibly the entire act itself may be deemed unconstitutional in upcoming legal challenges.

For the present, the South Carolina Realtors Association is trying to work with the house and senate to change the current tax policy to make all transactions subject to the 15% cap on tax assessment evaluation unless the sale price is lower than the current assessment, in which case the assessment would reflect the lower valuation.The Realtors Association has mounted a huge ad campaign to gain support for the changes in the tax act.The lead internet site is  www.itsjustnotfair.org where anyone can read the material and sign up in support of the effort .

I encourage everyone interested in a fair and equitable property tax system in this state to familiarize themselves with this issue and support the effort to change our entire property tax policy. This is not an issue for Realtors, it is an issue for EVERY PROPERTY OWNER IN THE STATE.



About the Author

Sonny Huntley

"I have learned over the years that product knowledge and good professional service coupled with a helpful, positive attitude yield happy customers who become clients for the long haul." "I have the resources, the support staff and the desire to make your real estate experience here the very best. Call today and put me to work for you!" * 29 years of real estate experience on Hilton Head Island * Over 1,000 real estate transactions * Works all areas of Hilton Head - specializes in South end, ocean and golf properties and primary and investment homes, lots and villas * B.A. from Lander University, 1970 * Wife, Dean, and daughters Holly, Ginsie and Marianna * Member since 1973, Hilton Head Island Association of Realtors * Life Member Distinguished Sales Award * Past President, HHI Association of Realtors (1981) * Past Regional Vice President, South Carolina Association of Realtors * Broker, GRI, CRS professional designations * VanLandingham Rotary Club member (President 1995/1996) * Served on school improvement councils, civic boards and commissions, youth softball/baseball coach, and currently sits on the Hilton Head Board of Zoning Appeals * Main interests are family, travel and civic involvement A lifelong South Carolinian, I have lived and worked on Hilton Head Island since 1973 when I began my real estate career. I enjoy people and my goal at the end of the day is to have a happy buyer and a satisfied seller. I put all my resources toward accomplishing that goal and I always put the client/customer's needs first. Call me for your real estate needs here because "there is not much I don't know and nothing I can't find out about property on Hilton Head!"

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