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_peachycactus t1_j1fvmag wrote

If this is for the ANCHOR program, we were instructed to send a copy of our deed with the rest of the paperwork. Because somehow the state didn’t have on record that we own our house even though we pay taxes - go figure!

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[deleted] t1_j1gbw5g wrote

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moppsy t1_j1hotvs wrote

He didn't say property taxes. The states division of taxation knows you own your home.

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_peachycactus t1_j1hxdpp wrote

Correct! The state employee I spoke to called the accounting department over at the division of taxation and they had our ownership on record, but the department that directly deals with the ANCHOR has program did not. Just seems like the information is not recorded across the board, or at least can get missed sometimes. The employee alluded to this becoming more common since COVID. Either way, we had to send a copy of our deed.

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BF_2 t1_j1iirnt wrote

I can't speak for the entire state, but in Monmouth Co., the Open Public Records link will show the current owner of any property.

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moppsy t1_j1i2q2f wrote

It's not new. I've duplicated my effort with state documents for years. I expect it now.

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[deleted] t1_j1hzoam wrote

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moppsy t1_j1i33y8 wrote

> they don't have access to the deed info.

Yes they do. And they still make you do the work then bill you for giving them their records.

> Someone could deduct property taxes for a home they don't own and the state wouldn't know until they audited the return

You can deduct property tax you pay on a property you don't own. If it is fraudulent they will discover it in processing.

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