D.A. Kenyon & Associates

New Research: Not As High As You Think...

Conventional wisdom says that New Hampshire has some of the highest property taxes in the country. But that’s not necessarily true, according to the new study “Not as High as You Think” released March 5, 2008 by Daphne Kenyon, PhD of D. A. Kenyon & Associates.

This paper takes a new look at property tax burdens in New Hampshire. It argues that conventional measures of New Hampshire’s property tax burden overstate its magnitude. When property taxes are compared to property values, at least a dozen states have property tax burdens higher than New Hampshire. Although New Hampshire’s property tax burden is above average compared to the rest of the U.S. by some measures, the quality of the educational system funded by these taxes is well above average.

To see and download a copy of the complete report, click here:

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To see the Executive Summary of the report, click here:

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Press Release: New Hampshire property taxes “Not as High as You Think,” according to new study

To see a full copy of the press release for “Not as High as You Think,” click here:

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Concord Monitor article: Your taxes may not be so bad

The Concord Monitor's March 6 article by Meg Heckman regarding the report, "Not as High as You Think," is entitled "Your taxes may not be so bad; Study: Conventional wisdom exaggerated."

The article begins, "Your property taxes might not be as high as you think - at least according to one researcher who's spent the past few years examining how New Hampshire's tax bills stack up to those in other states."

Read the full article.

New Hampshire Union Leader articles

The New Hampshire Union Leader has covered the "Not As High As You Think" report.

See the March 9 article, "The NH Advantage: Two studies help define it."

"Two studies out last week should serve to underscore the New Hampshire Advantage, while reminding us all that it takes hard work and a watchful eye on the politicians if we want to keep it."

See the March 6 updated Union Leader article here.

See the full article from the March 5 Union Leader here.

Listen in as media discuss report with Daphne Kenyon

On Wednesday, March 5, Daphne Kenyon presented her report to and took questions from representatives of New Hampshire's media. 

Listen in by clicking through to The Committee for Sensible School Funding and look for the audio link "Listen to the Media Call Regarding 2008 Study."