Members of your Texas appraisal review board (ARB) have a lot of sway as it relates to commercial property values/assessments. The board takes in both sides of the tax protest argument. They’re the literal face of the formal hearing process. They’re the jury that decides whether a commercial property owner’s argument and evidence justify a […]

So, you received a valuation you know is too high, you gathered your data and sent your county property tax protest off. What happens next? If the process of protesting your commercial property taxes seems like something of a mystery, rest assured such is the case for many property owners out there. In an effort […]

For many people who receive notices of increased commercial property values, taxes come to mind almost immediately. After all, when the amount you pay is based on what appraisers believe your property is worth, it stands to reason that any increase would be bad for your bottom line. (And for Texas property owners everywhere, those […]

The commercial property tax appeal process can be a stressful undertaking for property owners. It’s the possibility of paying more than one’s fair amount. It’s the idea of introducing conflict into day-to-day business practices. It’s the sheer uncertainty regarding what the process entails. At Lane Property Tax Advocates, part of our promise to unburden your […]

Anyone who owns a commercial building has experienced it: a property tax assessment arriving in the mail that simply can’t be right. You know what you paid for your property — and the amount of work you’ve put into it — but the numbers don’t add up. Inflated rates aren’t an indicator that the appraisal […]

The commercial property tax protest is something a property owner should tackle each year. It’s a safeguard against imperfect county appraisal district (CAD) systems. It’s a way to make sure your appraised values align with market trends. Most importantly, it’s an opportunity to save your business thousands of dollars over time. And going in prepared […]