Definition

Noun: An official whose job is to determine the value of property, such as land, buildings, and sometimes business assets, in order to calculate the amount of tax owed on it.

Usage

The term "tax assessor" refers specifically to a government official or employee. It is a compound noun. The role involves appraisal and valuation for taxation purposes. - The primary function of a tax assessor is to establish fair market values for properties within a jurisdiction. - Property owners may appeal a valuation set by the tax assessor.

Examples

• The tax assessor visited the new commercial building to determine its value for the upcoming tax year.
• If you believe your property valuation is incorrect, you should contact the county tax assessor's office.
• The city hired an additional tax assessor to handle the increased number of property sales.

Advanced Usage

• "Board of Tax Assessors": This is a group or committee, often appointed or elected, that oversees the assessment process and hears appeals from property owners.
  • The homeowner presented his case to the Board of Tax Assessors.

Variants and Related Words

• Assessor (noun): A more general term for an official who evaluates something for official purposes. A "tax assessor" is a specific type of assessor.
• Assessment (noun): The act of assessing or the value assigned by an assessor.
  • The tax assessment on the property was surprisingly high.
• Appraiser (noun): A professional who estimates value, often for real estate sales, mortgages, or insurance. A tax assessor performs a similar function but specifically for taxation.

Synonyms

• Property assessor
• Valuation officer
• Appraiser (in the specific context of tax valuation)

Related Phrases

• Tax assessment roll: The official list of all taxable property and its assessed value, maintained by the tax assessor's office.
• Assessment notice: The official document sent to a property owner informing them of the assessed value of their property.

Noun

1. an official who evaluates property for the purpose of taxing it