Off-market home sales reduce public access to sale price data, undermining property tax assessments, especially in nondisclosure states. This leads to appraisal bias, lower tax revenue, and higher risks for vulnerable borrowers. Wealthier homeowners benefit by selling off-market and appealing assessments, shifting tax burdens onto others. Studies show partial disclosure laws increase tax revenue and improve fairness in property taxation.
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