Retailers again sue Eau Claire to lower tax bills

Andrew Dowd, The Leader-Telegram, Eau Claire, Wis.
·3 min read

Jul. 24—EAU CLAIRE — Three major retailers are arguing 2023 property tax bills for their Eau Claire stores should be discounted by roughly half.

Following lawsuits still pending in Eau Claire County Court seeking similar tax cuts for 2021 and '22, Walmart, Sam's Club and Scheels filed new cases last week to contest the current year's property taxes.

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