Wednesday, November 28, 2001

Unlike homeowners, those in apartments can't deduct tax

Re letter written by Megan Millians [The Citizen, Sept. 26]: For those persons who mistakenly believe that apartment dwellers (1) do not pay property tax, and (2) should not thereby dilute the high quality of life of homeowners, please read the following sentences carefully.

Apartment complexes pay property tax, as do almost all commercial and residential property owners. The complex at which I reside pays almost $100,000 per year. The apartment management uses a part of each rent check from each tenant to pay this very large amount.

And guess what? Apartment dwellers cannot deduct their portion of the property tax from their income tax returns, although homeowners can.

Bruce Phillips

Peachtree City

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