How is this related to NSA’s tax problems when they flouted the law and evaded property tax?
I have to say that I think fair is fair, and while I have been involved with both the tax issue and the current zoning matter, I don’t think it’s quite fair to say that NSA “flouted” the tax law or “evaded” taxes. They admitted openly that a non-exempt entity operated in their building, and requested that they be taxed only on that portion. The request was granted. Only when two concerned local women pointed out to the Latah County Tax Board that the tax code says the use has to be EXCLUSIVELY for exempt purposes, did someone take a closer look and say, “By golly, they aren’t entitled to ANY exemption.” NSA’s interpretation of the law had been followed on a few prior occasions, and although I think it was wrong — and the County Attorney agreed by the way — it wasn’t unlawful for them to make the assertion. NSA was ordered last summer by the Latah County Commissioners to be taxed on one-half of the building because it was not exclusively used for educational purposes. I believe the NSA
