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Inheritance clause in Proposition 13 explained

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Friday, June 9, 2017
Inheritance clause in Proposition 13 explained

SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- Prop 13 keeps your current property taxes low. But most don't know that your children and grandchildren can inherit that tax break.

Imagine getting a property today, but only paying the property taxes charged 40 years ago.



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