The concept of commercial property tax appeals can be daunting for a property owner. Not only does the process require gathering one’s courage to go before the county appraisal district (CAD), but it takes time and energy to compile the evidence needed for a quality argument. In addition, the protest’s outcome often has substantial impacts […]
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 […]
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 […]
If you’re wondering how you can still lower your commercial property taxes after failing to settle on a lower property value in the formal Appraisal Review Board (ARB) hearing, the answer lies in property tax litigation or arbitration. These two options are the final steps in working with your county appraisal district to correct your […]
