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I am adding a metal barn to my property ?
I am adding a metal storage building to my property. why am I required to pay sales tax for it and then pay property tax every year?
Asked By Carlton Whidden | Fort Mc Coy, FL | 166 views | Remodeling | 5 months ago
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Julianne Clark | Your Lowcountry Compass
Charter One Realty
Permitting will alert the county/township that you are adding an outbuilding to your property and it will incur "value" to your residence and possibly a reassessment. Speak to you county assessor department to get clarification on how this calculation is based and may be an estimate of what to expect in incensement.
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