Risk Assessment Tool
Rollback tax calculator
If you lose your agricultural exemption, you owe the difference between what you paid and what you would have paid at market value - plus 7% annual interest - for the previous 5 years. This calculator shows what that looks like for your property.
Estimated rollback tax liability
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Enter your county and acreage above to see your estimate
Estimates based on county averages. Actual rollback taxes depend on your property's specific appraisal history.
What triggers rollback taxes
Triggers
- -Selling to a developer or for non-agricultural use
- -Voluntarily changing land use away from agriculture
- -Failing to maintain qualifying agricultural activity
- -Subdividing the property below minimum acreage
Does NOT trigger
- Switching between qualifying ag uses (cattle to hay)
- Converting from ag to wildlife management
- Death of the property owner
- Natural disasters affecting the land
Need help protecting your exemption?
A qualified tax professional can help you navigate exemption changes, avoid rollback triggers, and minimize your exposure.