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How much do we charge?
You pay nothing up front. We charge 1% of the market value reduction we obtain for you. If there’s no reduction, there’s no fee. For example, if we reduce your market value by $50,000 from, $525,000 to $475,000, we’ll invoice you $500.
How much will I save?
You pay nothing up front. We charge 1% of the market value reduction we obtain for you. If there’s no reduction, there’s no fee. For example, if we reduce your market value by $50,000 from, $525,000 to $475,000, we’ll invoice you $500.
Do you have a rewards program? Can I refer a friend?
You pay nothing up front. We charge 1% of the market value reduction we obtain for you. If there’s no reduction, there’s no fee. For example, if we reduce your market value by $50,000 from, $525,000 to $475,000, we’ll invoice you $500.
Do you offer any discounts or early bird specials?
You pay nothing up front. We charge 1% of the market value reduction we obtain for you. If there’s no reduction, there’s no fee. For example, if we reduce your market value by $50,000 from, $525,000 to $475,000, we’ll invoice you $500.
What makes you different from your competition?
You pay nothing up front. We charge 1% of the market value reduction we obtain for you. If there’s no reduction, there’s no fee. For example, if we reduce your market value by $50,000 from, $525,000 to $475,000, we’ll invoice you $500.
What do you need from me as a client?
You pay nothing up front. We charge 1% of the market value reduction we obtain for you. If there’s no reduction, there’s no fee. For example, if we reduce your market value by $50,000 from, $525,000 to $475,000, we’ll invoice you $500.
What is Property Tax Protest?
A property tax protest is an opportunity to demonstrate to the appraisal district that your property's assigned value or classification is inaccurate. Protests should provide evidence to support your position. Your protest directly affects what you pay the assessor every year. A reduction keeps money in your pocket when tax payments come due in the following January. You can read more about what a property tax protest is here.
How do I protest my property tax?
A property tax protest is an opportunity to demonstrate to the appraisal district that your property's assigned value or classification is inaccurate. Protests should provide evidence to support your position. Your protest directly affects what you pay the assessor every year. A reduction keeps money in your pocket when tax payments come due in the following January. You can read more about what a property tax protest is here.
Will the county come out to inspect or reappraise my property when I file my protest?
A property tax protest is an opportunity to demonstrate to the appraisal district that your property's assigned value or classification is inaccurate. Protests should provide evidence to support your position. Your protest directly affects what you pay the assessor every year. A reduction keeps money in your pocket when tax payments come due in the following January. You can read more about what a property tax protest is here.
How long does the process take?
A property tax protest is an opportunity to demonstrate to the appraisal district that your property's assigned value or classification is inaccurate. Protests should provide evidence to support your position. Your protest directly affects what you pay the assessor every year. A reduction keeps money in your pocket when tax payments come due in the following January. You can read more about what a property tax protest is here.
Do I need to protest every tax season?
A property tax protest is an opportunity to demonstrate to the appraisal district that your property's assigned value or classification is inaccurate. Protests should provide evidence to support your position. Your protest directly affects what you pay the assessor every year. A reduction keeps money in your pocket when tax payments come due in the following January. You can read more about what a property tax protest is here.
I just bought my home within the past year, why protest?
A property tax protest is an opportunity to demonstrate to the appraisal district that your property's assigned value or classification is inaccurate. Protests should provide evidence to support your position. Your protest directly affects what you pay the assessor every year. A reduction keeps money in your pocket when tax payments come due in the following January. You can read more about what a property tax protest is here.
How does a property tax reduction affect my mortgage?
A property tax protest is an opportunity to demonstrate to the appraisal district that your property's assigned value or classification is inaccurate. Protests should provide evidence to support your position. Your protest directly affects what you pay the assessor every year. A reduction keeps money in your pocket when tax payments come due in the following January. You can read more about what a property tax protest is here.
Am I guaranteed multiple years of tax savings?
A property tax protest is an opportunity to demonstrate to the appraisal district that your property's assigned value or classification is inaccurate. Protests should provide evidence to support your position. Your protest directly affects what you pay the assessor every year. A reduction keeps money in your pocket when tax payments come due in the following January. You can read more about what a property tax protest is here.
Why will my protest savings likely continue in future years?
A property tax protest is an opportunity to demonstrate to the appraisal district that your property's assigned value or classification is inaccurate. Protests should provide evidence to support your position. Your protest directly affects what you pay the assessor every year. A reduction keeps money in your pocket when tax payments come due in the following January. You can read more about what a property tax protest is here.
My value is already below market, why protest?
If your Proposed Value is above the median level of other similar properties in the appraisal district you can qualify for a reduction based on Inequality of Appraisal (comparable assessments). Successful protests under Inequality of Appraisal result in taxable values below market. Your value could be reduced below a price you recently paid for the property. The District has the burden of establishing that the appraisal ratio of your property is not greater than the median level of appraisal of (1) a sample of other properties in the District, or (2) a sample of similarly situated properties of the same general kind or character as yours or (3) a sample of comparables appropriately adjusted to resemble yours. If the district can’t meet that burden then your value will be reduced to below market.
My value is capped below market, why protest?
If your Proposed Value is above the median level of other similar properties in the appraisal district you can qualify for a reduction based on Inequality of Appraisal (comparable assessments). Successful protests under Inequality of Appraisal result in taxable values below market. Your value could be reduced below a price you recently paid for the property. The District has the burden of establishing that the appraisal ratio of your property is not greater than the median level of appraisal of (1) a sample of other properties in the District, or (2) a sample of similarly situated properties of the same general kind or character as yours or (3) a sample of comparables appropriately adjusted to resemble yours. If the district can’t meet that burden then your value will be reduced to below market.
I'm over 65, can I defer payment of property taxes?
If your Proposed Value is above the median level of other similar properties in the appraisal district you can qualify for a reduction based on Inequality of Appraisal (comparable assessments). Successful protests under Inequality of Appraisal result in taxable values below market. Your value could be reduced below a price you recently paid for the property. The District has the burden of establishing that the appraisal ratio of your property is not greater than the median level of appraisal of (1) a sample of other properties in the District, or (2) a sample of similarly situated properties of the same general kind or character as yours or (3) a sample of comparables appropriately adjusted to resemble yours. If the district can’t meet that burden then your value will be reduced to below market.
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