Harsco Corp. v. Tracy

Harsco, first, argues that the assessment process overstates the value of the inventory at the Astro Metallurgical division location and that the Tax Commissioner has authority under R.C. 5711.18 to adjust the assessments. Harsco claims that it does not challenge applying the averaging principle; however, it claims that averaging by the two taxpayers in the special circumstances of'this case overstates the average value of the inventory. The Tax Commissioner replies that, under the current statutes and case law, he correctly valued the inventory of both taxpayers. We agree with the Tax…