Incomplete hospital not exempt from real estate tax

An appellate court in Wisconsin has ruled that an under construction but not yet occupied hospital building is not eligible for charitable real estate tax exemption under state law. The Court has affirmed a trial court summary judgment denying the claim for exemption by Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin for its new tower building in Wauwatosa.

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Incomplete hospital not exempt from real estate tax

Incomplete hospital not exempt from real estate tax