Think your Nassau County property taxes are set in stone? Every homeowner has the right to challenge their property assessment and potentially save hundreds or even thousands each year. While checking your assessment notice, you may be surprised to see that the number seems higher than you expected, and you wonder if your taxes are going to climb again. With the 2026 filing period opening January 2 in Nassau County, New York, now’s the time to act before March 2 to file a grievance and correct any discrepancies before taxes are finalized. O’Connor has compiled a helpful guide to help you review your assessment, understand your options, and make sure you’re not paying more than your fair share. Understanding Your Property Assessment The county assesses your property every year. Reviewing and understanding your assessment notice early can make all the difference in your tax bill before the March 2 grievance... Read More

When your 2026 property assessment hits your mailbox next spring, you might get a little unexpected surprise from your home’s new taxable value. Home prices across Metro Atlanta have climbed again, and many homeowners can expect to see higher 2026 property assessments. But the higher market value on your assessment notice doesn’t always reflect reality, and it can mean paying more in property taxes than you should. The good news is that you have the power to challenge it. Georgia law gives homeowners the right to appeal their valuation to possibly lock in savings for three years if the appeal is successful. Here’s what to know before the 2026 notices go out next spring and how to take control of your property taxes. The county assessors will issue assessment notices for real and personal property in Spring or early summer 2026, and property owners will have 45 days from the... Read More

2025 has been a complex year for property taxes in Cook County. While things are never simple, thanks to a constant cycle of triennial reassessments, a dependency on the equalization factor, and Cook County working on a different system from the rest of Illinois, many complications have developed in the past 12 months. The most egregious was a computer error that impacted the release of tax bills. This led to the second installment of tax bills being released a month late, just being mailed on November 14, with a due date set for December 15. This has proven disastrous for homeowners across Cook County, but this has been especially felt in working-class neighborhoods on the South and West sides of Chicago. These neighborhoods were already experiencing rising taxable values , but these were inflated thanks to being hit hard by the 2024 reassessment. Boosted by falling commercial values, the Cook... Read More

It has been a hard year for Chicago as a whole, with many issues coming to the surface. While many are beyond the Windy City’s control, a rather large one was self-inflicted. Already saddled with the second-highest property taxes in the nation, Cook County complicated matters by completely botching the rollout of the current property tax bills. While it had been a problem in the past, notably in 2021, a large computer snafu completely derailed the plans of the Cook County Assessor’s Office (CCAO), the County Treasurer, the County Clerk, and the Board of Review (BOR) earlier this year. This meant that the second installment of Cook County property taxes was delayed indefinitely. In essence, the computer errors caused a spiral of delays and mistakes across the county. Why this happened and who is to blame was never truly found out. Instead, every party blamed the other. As usual, this... Read More

The end of the year is the right time to get ahead on property taxes, so you’re better prepared for 2026. In New York, property taxes continue to rise, leaving many homeowners surprised by their assessments. That’s why it’s important to be proactive and take steps early to reduce your tax assessment while you still have the opportunity. We will go over why and how to properly prepare for the new year, and what actionable measures you can take to reduce your tax bills to avoid further surprises from penalties and fees. Tax Plan Before It’s Too Late Planning for your property taxes is important because it can help reduce your tax liabilities, avoid penalties, and prepare for upcoming expenses. The following are a few reasons why tax planning before the new year is crucial: Prepare for the New Year To properly prepare for the new year, start by reviewing... Read More