Section 50IAC26-6-4. Adjustments and appeals

   The assessment system shall do the following:

(1) Prevent the entry of true tax values and assessed values that would replace a value computed under section 2 of this rule. An exception to this requirement shall be allowed only for entry of a sound value as outlined in subdivision (2).

(2) Permit the sound value entry of a true tax value in a practical fashion under reasonable circumstances consistent with section 2 of this rule. For the purpose of this section, "sound value" means the value of an entity established by comparing it to similar entities of comparable condition, desirability, and usefulness.

(3) In those circumstances when the sound value is entered, flag the record accordingly and require the operator to enter the reason for entering the sound value.

(4) Maintain a record of adjustments that affect the assessed value of a property resulting from error corrections made at the county level, appeals granted at the county level, and appeals granted by the Indiana board of tax review or any other valid reassessment under state law. Information maintained on each adjustment made shall include the following:

(A) The record that was changed.

(B) The prior values.

(C) The new values.

(D) The date of the adjustment.

(E) The reason for the adjustment.

(F) A short description of the change.

(Department of Local Government Finance; 50 IAC 26-6-4; filed Jan 28, 2011, 3:07 p.m.: 20110223-IR-050100165FRA)