Property taxes for commercial, industrial, and high-end residential properties are a major operating expense. Because the state's assessment models are subject to human interpretation, the property tax protest process is your primary defense against over-taxation.
This appeals process includes local, informal hearings, a formal Appraisal Review Board (ARB) hearing, and ultimately, state court litigation if necessary. It is a process you should not attempt without professional assistance.
But when it comes time to file your appeal, should you hire a property tax attorney or a standard tax consultant? The ideal answer is: utilize the services of someone who is legally licensed as both.
The obvious advantage of hiring a professional who is both a property tax attorney and a Senior Property Tax Consultant is that you are getting an advocate who can manage your assessment from the initial filing all the way to state court.
You get the benefit of an attorney's perspective throughout the entire process. A dual-licensed professional can foresee the long-term legal consequences of the evidence presented during the early informal hearings. An attorney also brings knowledge of prior legal settlements that standard consultants are often unaware of.
While a standard tax consultant is registered with the State of Texas, there is little assurance they have the depth of knowledge needed for highly complex properties. Commercial real estate, industrial assets, and developer lots are particularly subject to over-taxation unless your advocate has a granular understanding of assessment methodology and legal precedent.
In large commercial cases, a property tax attorney will assemble a team of consultants and experts to build an irrefutable case. Utilizing a professional who is both an attorney and a Senior Property Tax Consultant from day one—rather than scrambling to hire an attorney after an ARB hearing fails—is the most efficient strategy for minimizing your property taxes.
PropertyTaxes.Law was founded by dual-licensed attorneys and senior tax consultants. We have the authority to take your appeal as far as it needs to go to secure fair market value. No upfront costs required.
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