"Fred" wrote in message
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I understand what you're saying however the way it's working in my area
(Pgh, PA), I am to deduct the afore mentioned items from the sale price.
The local municipality is trying to nail me on sale price rather than by
assessment.



Assessment is usually a portion of the sale price and can be from 50% to
100%. The percentage does not matter as long as it is applied equally.
That actual rate is set by the town and then the mil rate is fixed on that.

Are you trying to say the appliances should be deducted from the sales price
of the house since they are not a part of it? If that is the case, the
value would be what they are worth today, which is probably not much. You
may have better luck browning a used appliance dealer where you will find
your dishwasher is $150. Unless t hey are something super quality, it will
be a lot of work for tiny gain. They may then want you to prove that you
paid the previous owner for the appliances and want to collect sales tax.
You may have a tough battle on your hands.