Deadline to File a Protest for 2010 is Tuesday, June 1st, 2010!

Don’t wait until the last minute to inquire about our services.  See if we can help you lower your property taxes this year.  Send us an email at info@texasprotax.com or call us at 512-339-6671.  Only 10 days left to file a protest regarding your 2010 Notice of Appraised Value.

I believe the market value of my property is higher than the appraised value from the Appraisal District, why should I protest?

Another option exists to protest value: unequal appraisal. A qualified property tax professional can help determine if your property is unequally valued to similar properties. A significant percentage of Texas Protax successful appeals are based on equity which does not involve market value. Contact Texas Protax at 512-339-6671 or by email at info@texasprotax.com and we can tell you if your property is unequally appraised.

Should I hire a professional to handle my property tax appeal?

Yes, Property Tax Consultants are knowledgeable of the property tax appeal process and procedures. You would hire a tax consultant the same reason you would hire an accountant for your tax returns or an attorney for a lawsuit; you want a professional who has intimate knowledge of tax laws and appraisal district procedures/information. Texas Protax agents have over 200 years of combined experience in the property tax field.

I believe my value is already conservative, so why should I appeal?

Your property value may not be equitable with similar properties. Inequality is often a basis for a reduction.

What is involved in a property tax appeal?

There are numerous steps in appealing your property’s value for any given year, this is the condensed version:

• File a written protest by May 31st with the Appraisal District

• Research Appraisal District records, review their data to understand how your property is classified

• Research Appraisal District Records to obtain sales comparables and equity comparables in your Appraisal District Neighborhood

• Prepare a presentation appropriately adjusting the comparables

• Travel to the Appraisal District, wait in hall (sometimes for hours) to be called for your informal meeting with Appraisal District staff

• If an agreement was not reached informally, travel back to the Appraisal District to attend your Formal hearing, under oath, in front of the Appraisal Review Board

Texas Protax can handle all of this for you!

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