As the tax protesting season is on the way, every homeowner has lots of paperwork to do. But the real question is, do homeowners have a real idea about forms in the…
Appealing your property tax bill
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Property appraisal, the purpose, and its process
It is important for property owners to understand how the value of the property is assessed as the assessed values are used by the property tax authorities to determine the tax bill….
What Is the IRS Form 1040 & How To Prepare For 2021 Filing?
The year 2020 has brought lots of changes in the economy. Are you worried about paying the 2021 property taxes? Then you must plan on this Q4 for your tax appeal. The…
Important Tax Deadlines and Dates of 2021
Looking for fresh new updates of 2021 tax deadlines? Then here is the exact one you have been looking for. Keep an eye on the deadlines so that you don’t miss anything!…
How, when & why should you submit a property tax appeal letter?
For those living in Texas, taxes are one of the certainties in life but it doesn’t mean you will have to agree with the amount of taxes you pay. Property tax valuation…
Insights on how to protest property taxes and the property tax appeal procedures
As a property owner, you have every right to protest with regards to your property tax appraisal. Not many are aware of the protest process or are familiar with the appeal procedure….
Assessed Value’s Significance On Property Tax Calculation
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Should I opt for a binding arbitration?
When filing a property tax appeal, you must have come across the word binding arbitration, but what is it all about. Arbitration refers to resolving a dispute outside of the court. Parties…
Protesting Your Taxes Can Be Your New Year Resolution!
As we are stepping into 2021, it is better to have clarity on tax protesting. Most people think when they can’t pay their property taxes they may have to out of a…
Blog Author
Patrick O’Connor, MAI, Owner and President Patrick O’Connor has been active in reducing property taxes, providing expert witness testimony and appraising commercial real estate property since 1983. Pat is active in publishing analyses and data with respect to the real estate market, while being a highly regarded media spokesperson for the real estate community. He holds a MAI, the highest achievable designation from the Appraisal Institute, and is a licensed senior property tax consultant. Pat earned a Master of Business Administration from Harvard University. In 2001, he authored the first definitive consumer guide to Texas property taxes, Cut Your Texas Property Taxes.