Property Tax Appeal

The SALT Deduction Cap Promises to Greatly Benefit the Average New York Property Owner

Table of Contents Historical Context Behind SALT SALT Deduction Cap in New York Impact on New York Property Owners What NY Property Owners Should Do O’Connor Has the Expertise Under the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” (OBBBA), the state and local tax (SALT) deduction cap increase took effect in tax year 2025 and will hold … Read more

Plato Township Property Tax Protest Comes August 5, 2025

Table of Contents Plato Township Home Values Increase 11%, Leading Kane County How Plato Compares to Other Kane County Townships 8% Jump Hits Plato Businesses Plato Township Deadline Passes on August 5, 2025 Let O’Connor Lead Your Protest Nestled in Kane County, IL, Plano Township is one of the many hybrid rural-suburban areas outside of … Read more

Norwood Park’s Final Appeal Deadline is August 5, 2025

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Table of Contents Norwood Park Residential Values Climb up to 58% Norwood Park Experiences Record Commercial Value Jumps Only Appeals Protect Cook County Property Norwood Park’s Final Appeal Deadline Looms on August 5 O’Connor Knows Cook County Norwood Park was the very first Cook County township to undergo the triennial property reassessment and ended up … Read more

Get Ready: Property Tax Payment Deadlines are Approaching in Metro Atlanta

Atlanta Payment Deadline

Table of Contents Atlanta Metro Area: Payment Deadline Due Dates How Can O’Connor Help? Tips for Staying Ahead of the Game For property owners in Atlanta, Georgia, the payment deadline for property taxes is approaching soon and will be here before you know it. Particularly for Cobb, DeKalb, Fulton, and Gwinnett counties, the payment deadlines … Read more

Reassessment Hits Evanston with 23% Residential Hike

Evanston

The triennial reassessment is wrapping up in northern Cook County but the fall-out from it is just beginning. With another year of evaluations in the books, the Cook County Assessor’s Office (CCAO) is handing out property valuations for property owners across Cook County. These will then be used to calculate the infamous property tax bills … Read more

Computer Snafu Hammers Taxpayers and Government in Cook County

Cook County

While the northern parts of Cook County were ravaged by reassessment in 2025, the Cook County Assessor’s Office (CCAO) and the Cook County Treasurer’s Office experienced their own problems. In an effort to streamline the arcane property tax process in Cook County, there have been measures throughout the past decade to join computer systems between … Read more

Northfield has Until July 30, 2025 to Appeal Staggering Value Increases

Northfield Township

When the Cook County reassessment was announced, Northfield was one of the primary targets. Along with the likes of Elk Grove, New Trier, and Maine, Northfield was set to feel the inquisitive gaze of the Cook County Assessor’s Office (CCAO). The people of northern Cook County held their collective breath, hoping that they would not … Read more

All Batavia Township Appeals Due by August 4, 2025

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Batavia Township is quickly becoming one of the top suburban areas of the Chicago area. Offering a calm atmosphere and rural flair to people looking to escape the urban sprawl of Chicago, Batavia Township has plenty to offer those looking to live, work, or play in one of the most competitive housing markets in America. … Read more

Richmond Township Deadline for Tax Appeals is July 28, 2025

Richmond Township

Much of McHenry County is in a state of flux. As one of Chicago’s collar counties, McHenry is both independent and influenced by what happens in Cook County. Out of all the townships, Richmond is one of the areas that is closer to its roots. Loaded with rural charm, Richmond Township has a lot of … Read more

Chemung Township Residents Must Appeal Before July 18, 2025

Chemung Township

Cursed with the second-highest property taxes in the United States, the people of Illinois know that it’s a gamble when another reassessment of their property arrives. As one of the many counties surrounding the Chicago area, McHenry County gets to experience the out-of-control values and taxes first-hand. While they are thankfully outside of the bizarro … Read more