Missouri AG files motion to dismiss tax assessment lawsuit against Jackson County

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - After the Missouri State Tax Commission ordered Jackson County to fix some 2023 property tax assessments, a motion has been filed to dismiss a lawsuit against the county.

Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey’s office is moving to dismiss the lawsuit against Jackson County regarding the property tax assessment issues.

That motion was made Wednesday and has led to the scheduling of a Thursday afternoon virtual hearing with a judge.

READ MORE: State Tax Commission orders Jackson County to fix some 2023 assessments

Earlier Wednesday, Bailey took some credit for the order by saying the information in it was obtained from his lawsuit.

“I will never stop fighting for Missourians who are being overtaxed,” Bailey said.

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