The commercial property tax bill has an unusual way of eliciting all sorts of emotions at once. There’s anxiety about the unknown as you evaluate that sealed envelope. There’s the weight of knowing a payment is coming. Oftentimes there’s confusion, too. At Lane Property Tax Advocates, we believe a bit of insight can make a […]

If you’re like many commercial property owners, the decision to protest your commercial property taxes can be a stressful one. Not only are you embarking on a process that could have a very real impact on your bottom line, but said process also requires in-depth planning and property data. At Lane Property Tax Advocates, we’re […]

With the rising cost of Texas real estate, many commercial property owners will find themselves protesting overinflated commercial property tax values/assessments in 2022. And a certain number of those property owners will need to consider arbitration or litigation as a next step. Like so many factors associated with the protest process, the thought of entering […]

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 […]