Across the state, property owners are protesting 2006 tax bills that reflect increases as high as 50 percent over 2005 rates. In response, Gov. Mitch Daniels has called for sweeping property tax reform and is considering a special session of the General Assembly to accomplish it.

Here in the Madison County area, property owners are still waiting to receive their bills for 2006 taxes payable this year. In fact, the state has yet to establish a tax rate for the county. But many Madison County residents are anticipating that their bills will rise beyond their ability to pay them.

What, exactly, is going on here? To find out, read our answers to 20 Burning Questions About Property Taxes.

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