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Myths About Property Taxes That Cost Owners Money

Posted On: February 11, 2026 | Categorized In: Uncategorized

Myths About Property Taxes That Cost Owners Money 6 Myths About Property Taxes That Cost You Money Every year, thousands of property owners overpay on their property taxes simply because they believe common myths about the system. These misunderstandings can cost thousands of dollars over time.  If you are wondering “is it worth protesting property […]

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How Texas Property Taxes Are Calculated

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How Texas Property Taxes Are Calculated Texas property taxes are a major expense for homeowners, landlords, and business owners. Yet many people never get a clear explanation of how their tax bill is actually calculated.  The truth is, the process is much simpler than it looks. Once you understand the steps, you can better evaluate […]

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Winter Storm, Busted Pipes & the Temporary Disaster Exemption

Posted On: March 5, 2021 | Categorized In: Uncategorized

The Temporary Disaster Exemption Law is a brand new law that may drastically reduce your 2021 property tax bill. If your commercial, residential or business personal property was physically damaged from the snow storm by busted pipes, falling limbs, or otherwise, you may qualify for a property tax exemption. Do I qualify? If your property […]

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Most Important Property Tax Dates in 2021

Posted On: February 20, 2020 | Categorized In: Blog

The Texas Tax Code provides a lot of deadlines (established by the Texas legislature) throughout the year. We have scoured the Tax Code and compiled what we believe are the most important and relevant to you, here below. January 1 – This is the date that taxable values are determined. In other words, what is […]

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Sweeping Changes to the Property Tax System beginning in 2020

Posted On: February 13, 2020 | Categorized In: Uncategorized

With the passage of Senate Bill 2, and other legislative bills, Texas will see a reformed system in 2020. Most of these changes are property owner and taxpayer friendly. For those persons that make decisions of your values in formal property tax protest hearings protests, the Appraisal Review Board (ARB) members, must now undergo additional […]

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New Advantages in 2020 by Filing a Property Tax Lawsuit

Posted On: January 24, 2020 | Categorized In: Blog

Every year, thousands of Texas property owners file lawsuits to further appeal the taxable values of their properties. A lawsuit can be an effective way to further reduce your value, thereby further reducing the amount of taxes you are required to pay. The overwhelming majority of property tax lawsuits involve appeals based upon the valuation […]

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8 Ways To Get a Property Tax Reduction Instead of an Increase

Posted On: January 16, 2018 | Categorized In: Blog

Your property taxes are due, and there’s another increase. What can you do? Well… quite a lot. Often, property tax has been incorrectly assessed, and when this happens, you’ve got a great chance of getting it reduced by following these easy steps. Review Your Property Tax Card Your property tax card can tell you a lot about […]

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Do You Need a Property Tax Attorney or Consultant?

Posted On: January 13, 2018 | Categorized In: Blog

Property taxes for commercial, industrial and high-end residential properties are a major expense and are based on various types of tax assessments. The assessment takes into account a large number of factors, each of which is subject to interpretation. There are laws, regulations and procedures for filing tax protests and a system of appeals that […]

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Benefits of Protesting Your Property Taxes

Posted On: January 10, 2018 | Categorized In: Blog

Property tax appraisals and assessments are an unending source of confusion and misinterpretation. Many commercial, industrial and high-end residential property owners assume the local government appraisers use fair and uniform methods for determining property value, and in fact, they may try to do so via computer programs that take bias out of decision-making. However, the […]

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How to Protect Industrial Property Taxes from Market Fluctuations

Posted On: January 5, 2018 | Categorized In: Blog

The last decade has shown that the market can sink into a recession just as quickly as it can recover. Property owners typically feel these fluctuations more than others since everything from the stock market to revised industrial property taxes can affect real estate values. If you own industrial property, it’s unfortunately far more vulnerable […]

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