To calculate property taxes, which value needs to be multiplied by the tax rate?

The correct approach to calculating property taxes involves using the assessed value, which reflects the value assigned to a property for tax purposes. The assessed value is determined by local taxing authorities and may differ from the market or appraised value.

When property taxes are levied, they are based on the assessed value rather than the market value or appraised value. The tax rate, often expressed as a percentage, is then applied to this assessed value to determine the total amount of taxes owed.

Market value represents the price at which the property would sell in a competitive and open market, while appraised value is generally the value given by an appraiser based on various factors, including market trends. Incremental value is not a standard term used in property tax calculations. Therefore, the assessed value is the essential figure that, when multiplied by the tax rate, yields the property tax calculation.