This file of PA 581 Week 5 DQ 2 Property Tax Breaks includes:
City governments are notorious for giving property tax breaks to businesses of all types in order to induce these companies to locate in their jurisdictions. Tax increment financing is one of these lures, and there are others. Find a city, municipality, township, etc., that has or will be offering such an inducement. Describe the situation, and say whether you think these kinds of enticements are a good or a bad idea.Also, for the local government and state you selected, report on the type of property tax relief that is available for disabled and elderly citizens.
