INTRODUCTION

Howard Jarvis, the leader of California's most famous tax revolt, passed away in 1986. But in the spring and summer of 2007 his name continually popped up in newspaper articles across the United States. Property tax troubles were brewing throughout the country and Jarvis's prodigy, property tax-cutting Proposition 13, was remembered by beleaguered taxpayers as something to be emulated to protect against out-of-control levels of taxation.  Read more >>

It's that scary time of year. No, not the little goblins trick-or-treating at your front door. What is frightening is the property tax bill in your mail box.  Read more >>

As the stalemate over the budget continues into its seventh week, taxpayers are troubled over mischaracterizations in the mainstream media about who is responsible. The negative attention is focused on Senate Republicans who are being portrayed as the obstructionists. But viewed fairly, their position is both reasonable and mainstream.  Read more >>

While the benefits of Proposition 13 are clear in a rising market, what about those who buy at the top and then see a decline in the value of their investment?  Read more >>

The great American tax revolt is brewing again, not inside the Washington Beltway but in cities across the country. Minnesota, Michigan, New Jersey, Connecticut, Arizona, Virginia, Florida -- all have voters trembling with agitation against high and rising levels of taxation.  Read more >>