What is the difference between real and personal property?

In Washington, real and personal property are taxed differently. Real property is land and anything permanently attached to it, such as buildings and trees. Personal property, on the other hand, is movable property, items that do not belong to the land. This includes things like boats, cars, furniture, and other items that can be moved or transferred from one place to another. When it comes to property taxes, real property is taxed at a higher rate than personal property. This is because the worth of land and anything permanently attached to it tends to increase over time and is a more stable source of income. On the other hand, personal property can depreciate in value quickly and is less reliable as a source of income. To ensure fairness, Washington law requires all taxes on real and personal property to be assessed according to the same standards. That way, all homeowners and property owners pay the same amount regardless of the type of property they own.

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