No one likes to pay property taxes, and with the possibility of the government ending or limiting the amount you can deduct on your federal tax return, property taxes are more odious than ever. But, even without the federal deduction, there are some things you can do to lower your tax bill, depending on which […]
Read More...How Houston Created the Perfect Storm for Your 2018 Property Taxes If the City of Houston’s recent actions are any indication, property owners who came away from Harvey unscathed should beware. For each of the past five years, the City of Houston tax rate has decreased. Year City of Houston Tax Rate (cents per $100 […]
Read More...Property owners often find themselves dissatisfied with the results of an initial protest of their property’s value at the Appraisal District level. It is then necessary to continue the fight and file an appeal in a Texas District Court where the Texas Rules of Evidence kick in. For many in this boat, it is not […]
Read More...If I win in court and my property taxes are lowered, is the Appraisal District Required to pay my attorney’s fees? Public policy clearly influenced the legislature to provide for attorney’s fees in property tax valuation cases, in order to discourage taxing agencies from unreasonable taxation efforts, by recognizing the consequences for such efforts. Atascosa […]
Read More...There are a number of different reasons you may choose to purchase real property (land and buildings) for commercial purposes. It may be a revenue-generating residential property, office space or brick-and-mortar storefront. While the latter are usually leased, some business owners may choose to purchase title to meet business objectives. Analyzing whether buying property is […]
Read More...Whether you’re running a local business or renting out property, you understand just how costly commercial property taxes can be. Many individuals, whether they own residential or commercial property, simply look at their tax assessment and assume it’s indisputable. After all, everyone has to pay taxes, so it’s not foolish to assume that an assessment […]
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