By changing the method by which they value vehicles, Montgomery County could bring in an estimated $700,000 against the back drop of a $4.2 million budget shortfall.  The Board of Supervisors was supportive of the idea at their recent meeting, and liked the concept of expanding the tax burden.  Homeowners and vehicle owners could take effect for the December 5th billing. The change would mean moving from the "loan value" to "trade value" for assessment purposes.

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