John Dougherty
Long and bitter tax-appeal season expected
Tax commissioner: Legislature no help
Nevada Tax Commissioner Hank Vogler says economic reality could force state lawmakers to enact fundamental reforms to Nevada's property tax system.
How to appeal your property-tax bill
System requires action before tax actually levied
You must appeal before you actually pay the tax.
Why your property taxes rose when the property’s value fell
Lawmakers’ 2005 ‘relief’ bill was badly written, most likely unconstitutional
The 2005 "relief" bill was poorly written and is probably unconstitutional.
Board of Equalization reschedules hearing
Session expected to shed light on assessment methods
A hearing to discuss property appraisal methodologies has been delayed until early 2010.
County assessors fight state request to appear
State Board of Equalization members discuss subpoenas
Assessors are refusing to answer questions about whether property within each county is fairly and equally taxed.
Nevada’s property tax shaft
More egregious than the public realized
Evidence shows that state regulators are misapplying basic appraisal principles. And you're paying for it.
For more than a decade, Nevada tax panel breaks law
State continues in ‘dereliction’ of duties
The Nevada Tax Commission has yet to issue a statutorily required tax-policy manual.
The birth of a rebellion
Why Nevada’s property-tax system may soon crumble
A Washoe County property-tax revolt that threatens to implode Nevada's entire property-tax system began with a single phone call.
Stage set for property tax showdown
Washoe County controversy only 'tip of the iceberg'
The seven-year, no-holds-barred, legal battle between Washoe County and Incline Village property owners will reach a crucial turning point Tuesday.
