Table of Contents Property Taxes Spike as High as 133% for West and South Side Neighborhoods Why the Increases? The Loop Passes the Buck Appeals Favor Businesses Gentrification CCAO Overassessment Rising Tax Rates What can Taxpayers do to Protect Their Property? O’Connor can Assemble Accurate Evidence 2025 has been a complex year for property taxes … Read more
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The Second Installment of Cook County Tax Bills will be Mailed November 14, due December 15
Table of Contents Second Installment to be Mailed on November 14 Property Taxes are Due December 15 Due Date for the First Installment of 2026 Pushed Back to April The 2025 Delays Prove why Appeals are Vital O’Connor Can Help It has been a hard year for Chicago as a whole, with many issues coming … Read more
Northfield has Until July 30, 2025 to Appeal Staggering Value Increases
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
DeKalb Homes Could be Overvalued as High as 6.7%
The Atlanta area is on a historic ascension, with each county seeing an influx of people and prosperity. Boasting some of the highest diversity and culture in the United States, the Atlanta area is quickly becoming a destination place to live. Of all the suburban counties, DeKalb County may be the most evocative of Atlanta. … Read more
49% of Gwinnett Homes Are Overvalued and Overtaxed
Gwinnett County is one of the most diverse and fluid communities in America. The second-largest county in Georgia, Gwinnett County has seen a population and housing boom that few other communities can match. With a meteoric rise in population, the demand for housing is soaring, driving up values for homes across the county. While great … Read more
Suburban Cobb County Sees Homes Increase in Taxable Value by 3.1%
A major component of the Atlanta metropolitan area, Cobb County is in the heart of Georgia. One of the fastest-growing communities in America, Cobb County and the greater Atlanta area are quickly becoming one of the top property markets in the United States. However, while an economic boom and an increasing population are great for … Read more
A complete guide on the Texas property tax process
Understanding the basics Property taxes are local taxes that are determined by the local officials. The property tax process starts off with valuing your property, setting your tax rate, and finally collecting your taxes. However, the entire process is governed by Texas law. In Texas, property taxes are a major source of revenue and play … Read more
How To Tackle Business Personal Property Taxes Effectively
When it comes to Business Personal Property, handling it for a single property can be exhausting when the due dates are near. What will be the scenario when you are supposed to manage multiple properties? It might be a big burden if you don’t have an organized plan. But here are few tips to keep … Read more
Tax errors that can increase the IRS audit to about six years
In general, the IRS has three years of time to audit after you have filed your taxes. In cases where the taxpayer has omitted more than 25 percent of his income, the three years double up to six years and this error is called the substantial understatement of income. It also gets doubled up if … Read more
Significance of W-4 form
The W-4 form helps to let your employer know the exact amount to withhold in your paycheck for tax purposes. Filing this form can help you to stop overpaying your taxes and have some extra money in your pocket. The W-4 form is from the IRS and once you file it for a tax year, … Read more