A firm dedicated to helping property owners secure victories against unfair valuations is now celebrating a win of its own. Lane Property Tax Advocates is 15 years old. Although established in early 2009, the Houston firm’s origins effectively date back 10 years prior. That’s when Founder and CEO Michael Lane launched his first business, MBLane […]

Texas has long been known for its favorable business environment, attracting entrepreneurs and investors from across the nation. Even so, ever-increasing property valuations in recent years — and the costly property tax bills that followed suit — left many property owners paying more than their fair share. Recent changes to Texas property tax laws aim […]

Navigating the commercial property tax world can be a daunting prospect, but it’s an important step for every property owner out there. The simple truth is, property taxes impact your income — whether you choose to protest your valuations or not. At Lane Property Tax Advocates, we’re firm believers in the idea that the better […]

Today’s commercial property owners have a lot on their plates. In addition to day-to-day business operations, property upkeep and other tasks that keep calendars filled, there are a multitude of tax obligations to consider. Among these is the often-misunderstood business personal property tax. The business personal property tax is an ad valorem fee commercial property […]

Life is busy and there are never enough hours in a day, but there are certain tasks a commercial property owner has to tackle — and tackle on time. (Chief among them? Meeting that commercial property tax deadline.) The simple truth is, failure to adhere to timelines set out by state law can result in […]

Past performance can be a powerful tool in business, and the world of commercial property ownership is no exception. When you enter into a new tax year armed with info such as ongoing commercial property tax trends, not to mention a general idea of what’s to come, you can move your business ahead in a […]