Greece again plans to raise taxes on property

For property owners, the assessed value of which exceeds 2,000 euros per square meter. m, in 2014 will be raised tax rates to cheaper facilities tax will be reduced, according to the online source Ekathimerini.com . However, the option is not ruled out raising tax rates on all property, if not achieved the expected results from the collection of current taxes on property. According to the source, the Greek Ministry of Finance is planning to establish a single tax of 2 euros per square meter. m in areas where the cost of real estate is estimated below 500 euros per square meter. m, and up to 23.1 euros per square meter. m, if the value exceeds 8,500 euros per square meter. m. In areas where the properties are valued less than 2,000 euros per square meter. m, the owners will have to pay a higher tax on vacant land and agricultural land. Tax rates range from 10 to 600 euros per hectare. These changes will be discussed at the beginning of September this year. In 2014, the Greek authorities expect to receive from taxes for the property EUR 4.15 billion. HomesOverseas.ru