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In Mississippi, residential real property is assessed for ad valorem tax purposes at what percentage of its true (appraised) value?
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A) 10% of true value
Under Mississippi law, residential real property is assessed at 10% of its true (appraised) value for ad valorem tax purposes. This assessment ratio is a foundational element of Mississippi's property tax system and is directly tested on the state exam. For example, a home with a true value of $200,000 would have an assessed value of $20,000.
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10% of true valueB
15% of true valueC
25% of true valueD
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