PROPERTY TAX
GUIDE FOR
BUSINESSES
SHARI L. FREIDENRICH
VALUABLE INFORMATION
FOR BUSINESS OWNERS
Shari L.Freidenrich
CPA, CCMT, CPFA, ACPFIM
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HOW THE PROPERTY
TAX SYSTEM WORKS
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COMMON TERMINOLOGY
WHAT IS UNSECURED PROPERTY?
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THE BUILDING BLOCKS OF
PROPERTY TAXES
ESTIMATED ANNUAL UNSECURED PROPERTY TAX
Example
HOW UNSECURED PROPERTY TAXES
ARE CALCULATED
1% VALUE + VOTER APPROVED BONDS,
FIXED CHARGE SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS
(INCLUDING MELLO ROOS) = PROPERTY TAXES
1% BASE TAX
VOTER APPROVED BONDS
FIXED CHARGE SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS
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75%
YOUR UNSECURED
PROPERTY TAX BILL STATEMENT
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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OTHER SUBSCRIPTIONS:
OWN REAL PROPERTY?
ocgov.com/octaxreminder
INTERESTED IN BUYING AT A TAX AUCTION?
ocgov.com/octaxauction
PAYMENT OPTIONS:
eCheck: Safe Secure Fast, pay at ocgov.com/octaxbill
Mail: Get hand-cancelled if close to payment deadline
IVR: 714-834-3411
In Person: 601 N Ross St. , Santa Ana or 24/7 Dropbox
CHECKLIST FOR
BUSINESSES
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HOW TO CONTACT US
KEY DATES BUSINESS
OWNERS SHOULD KNOW
57%
99%
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ONLINE GIS APP WITH LINK TO
SECURED PROPERTY TAX BILL
mello.ocgov.com
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STAY SAFE, PAY ONLINE
A COST EFFECTIVE WAY TO PAY
YOUR PROPERTY TAX BILL
WHERE YOUR ORANGE COUNTY
TAX DOLLAR GOES
99.2%
64%
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SHARI L. FREIDENRICH