As a companion to LAO's California Economy and Taxes blog series on property tax, these animations 1) walk through the basic steps of calculating a property owner’s 1 percent tax and 2) summarize the major steps county auditors take to distribute this money.
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This animation walks through the basic steps of calculating a property owner’s 1 percent tax—the largest charge on most Californians’ property tax bills. For specific questions about your property tax bill, contact your county auditor or assessor.