Services

Residential Tax AppealsResidential appeals make up the majority of any local taxing authorities appeal workload in any given year. The average home price can fluctuate greatly from reassessment to reassessment and the volatility of the housing market can leave large inaccuracies in the mass appraisal process most counties employ. Our service includes an audit of the value the county has placed on your home and a recommendation on whether an appeal of your property could be beneficial. The initial consultation is free and if we find that the counties value is excessive then our work begins. We file all the necessary documents and track the appeal throughout the entire process prior to the Administrative Law Court level. Our experienced and knowledgeable staff have developed relationships with the local assessor’s and understand the process in each county. With good direction and information your residential property tax appeal can be successful.

Commercial Tax AppealsCommercial property tax appeals require a thorough understanding of how commercial property is valued. The local taxing authority can be at a disadvantage when it comes to valuing commercial property due to the lack of information necessary to make an accurate appraisal of the property. With a large section of commercial property the value is closely related to the income that the property could produce after all the expenses are paid. The “Net Operating Income” or NOI is a very useful number when determining a commercial properties income value. While residential markets can be extremely volatile with large upward and downward value trends in very short periods of time, commercial property values can trend in relatively predictable patterns. Our staff have the experience and knowledge of the local markets that allow us to prepare effective valuation arguments based on the approaches to value that are relative to your commercial property. Sometimes a small amount of very useful information is all that is needed to be successful with a commercial property tax appeal and our staff have the skills necessary to find and apply the right information when necessary.

Trust/Trustee ServicesAt PTAOA, we understand the role of a trustee and the unique obligations required.  We have embraced this role and created the industry’s first property tax appeal product for properties that are held in Trusts.  This approach is a natural by-product of our firm’s overall strategy of managing risks for our clients.  Rest assured that our Trust product will provide you with the tools to effectively discharge your fiduciary duty as a trustee. Please give us a call today to discuss how our Trust product can help.

Manufacturing and Industrial Tax AppealsManufacturing and Industrial property tax appeals can be some of the most complex and in some states these properties are handled exclusively by the state Department of Revenue. In most appeals of this nature there is a large amount of research and data gathering that must be completed in order to provide an accurate assessment. Our staff includes many former employees of local taxing authorities with the knowledge of how the state and local taxing authorities administer the laws regarding real property tax. There are many discounts and exemptions that may apply to these types of properties and knowledge of the changes in law is crucial when evaluating a manufacturing or industrial tax appeal.

AgriculturalAgricultural property may qualify for some property tax breaks depending on the state code. In many cases agricultural property values are dictated by state law and the only appeal that can be made is on the actual qualification of the tract as having agricultural use. Our staff has the knowledge and experience to help you navigate the complex requirements and qualifications that each state has regarding agricultural land. We also offer assistance with filings and direction in the process of appealing a denial of agricultural qualifying from a local taxing authority.

Developer ServicesMany states give developers property tax incentives to build in their state. In some states there have been recent additions and changes to developer’s property tax discounts that you may be missing out on! Our staff has an excellent understanding of the new changes and how they affect developers. Part of our service is to research, apply for, and manage the discounted lots and buildings for a developer who needs to spend more time building their business. The charges for this service are very reasonable so please contact your local Property Tax Advisors of America office for more details.