Fight to Lower Your Commercial Property Taxes with Help from Lane
Imperfect mass appraisal systems employed by most county appraisal districts (CADs) don’t just present an unclear picture of your commercial properties. They result in overinflated valuations that can cost you thousands of dollars over time. The experts at Lane Property Tax Advocates are dedicated to fighting to ensure you only pay what’s fair.
A property tax firm that saves clients millions of dollars each year, Lane handles your commercial property tax protests every step of the way. From initial filing and information gathering, to representation through formal and informal hearings, and into arbitration or litigation proceedings if needed, Lane is in your corner. Allow our experts to put their in-depth experience, extensive tax knowledge and long-held relationships with county tax officials to work to save you money and unburden your business.
Get Started with Lane Today
Let’s partner to protest your commercial property taxes. Just fill out the form below.
What Goes into a Commercial Property Tax Protest?
Lane leads the way through what can be a months-long process, saving your clients time, headaches and money.
January 31st*
Payment of property taxes from the prior year is due.
February
County Appraisal Districts (CADs) start releasing notice values for properties.
February - May
Property Information Requests are due to your agent. The team reviews property information, tax statements and other evidence to build a case.
April 15th
Business Personal Property (BPP) renditions are due.
May 15th
All commercial property tax protests are due.
May - August
Informal and formal hearings with the CAD begin.
August - December
Arbitration and litigation may take place if you do not agree with the value in the formal ARB hearing.
*Or 30 days after notice.
Why Work with Lane?
Our tax pros have the time, market knowledge and firsthand experience needed to protest clients’ overinflated commercial property taxes — and protest them well.
Information Gathering
Valuation & Assessment Analysis
Preparation & Filing of Renditions, Appeals, Corrections & Exemptions
Appraisal District Correspondence
Representation Through Formal & Informal Hearings
Representation Through Arbitration or Litigation, if Needed
How Can Lane Property Tax Advocates Help?
Lane is serious about our promise to unburden your business. We take the time-consuming task of property tax protests off commercial building owners’ plates, putting our knowledge and experience to work to lower unfair valuations. We handle every detail so you — and your clients — can return focus to managing your commercial properties and running your business.
100+
years of combined real estate experience
75%
of property values are corrected when represented by a property tax firm
20%*
average reduction in property values for Lane clients
*Disclaimer: Data as of March 1, 2023; Data does not include litigation or arbitration reductions or values.
Simple Ways to Take the Stress Out of Tax Season
Download our Top Tax Tips guide to learn how to help your clients save on commercial property taxes.
"Lane is serious about our promise to unburden your business. We take the time-consuming task of property tax protests off commercial building owners’ plates, putting our knowledge and experience to work to lower unfair valuations. We handle every detail so you — and your clients — can return focus to managing your commercial properties and running your business."
— Andrew Estes
“The personal communication at Lane was superior to that of the firm I was with before. I could connect with someone at Lane who not only understood the process, but was involved in the process.”
— Client Testimonial
“Last year our restaurant’s property taxes went up a lot, and we were concerned it would keep us from giving Christmas bonuses to our employees. Giving bonuses is something we’ve been doing for years, and as a small family-owned operation, it was important that we continue doing so. After receiving the notice, we contacted our property tax advisor, Lane. They fought the taxes and brought them back down to just under what we paid the year before. It was a very nice phone call to get. We were able to provide bonuses and it made the end of the year really great for us.”
— Frederico Cavatore
Ready to Unburden Your Business?
Lane Property Tax Advocates has been helping commercial property tax owners across Texas reduce their tax burden for more than 15 years — and we can help you, too.