The Garfields Were Surprised to Learn That the Ad Valorem

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Essay

The Garfields were surprised to learn that the ad valorem taxes on their personal residence have been increased for 2010.They have made no capital improvements to the residence and the property tax rate has not changed.Furthermore,they feel that property values have recently declined since several homes in the neighborhood are scheduled for foreclosure.What probably caused the property tax increase?

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Definitions:

Gender

The social, psychological, and cultural attributes and opportunities associated with being male or female in a given society.

Sex Chromosomes

Chromosomes that determine the biological sex of an organism, typically denoted as XY for males and XX for females.

XX Combination

The genetic chromosomal configuration characteristic of typical female sex determination.

XY Combination

A set of sex chromosomes commonly associated with male characteristics in humans, where X comes from the mother and Y comes from the father.