LAS VEGAS (FOX5) — Clark County is taking a multi-million-dollar tax dispute all the way to the Nevada Supreme Court after officials received approval to challenge a ruling that could cost taxpayers significantly.
The county has been ordered to refund $8 million in property taxes to the Badlands Golf Course developer. However, county officials argue they shouldn’t be held responsible for the payment, claiming the City of Las Vegas is actually liable for the refund.
What’s at stake
County officials have issued a stern warning about the potential consequences if they’re forced to pay the refund. They say the $8 million payment would strip crucial funding away from places like schools, police departments and first responders.
The county is now filing a special petition with the Nevada Supreme Court to overturn the lower court’s decision.
The City of Las Vegas provided a statement defending the original ruling:
“After the court joined the City into this case, Judge Jones read all the briefs, heard the arguments of the parties and correctly ruled that the County is liable for the improper collection of property taxes. We believe the Supreme Court will uphold the Judge’s analysis and decision.”
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