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The two videos below are intended to assist taxpayers and others in better understanding the assessment and property tax systems in use by New York State's local governments. While they are copyrighted, you are welcome to copy and use them to help inform other taxpayers.

Note: The following videos are in Windows Media format (.wmv). The Windows Media Player is available for free at the MS download center. External Link
Fairness and Equity: The Job of the Assessor (11 minutes)
Fairness and Equity: The Job of the Assessor is approximately eleven minutes long and gives viewers an overview of the various tasks of the assessor, as well as discussing the importance of fair assessments.
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Assessments and Real Property Taxes: An Overview (28 minutes)
Assessments and Real Property Taxes: An Overview runs for just under twentyeight minutes and provides a broader look at the property tax system. This program includes all of the footage from The Job of the Assessor, as well as 17 minutes of studio interviews with assessment professionals.
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