[PDF] Homeowners Guide To Property Taxes eBook

Author : James E. A. Lumley
Publisher : Wiley
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 40,27 MB
Release : 1998-01-30
Category : Law
ISBN : 9780471190653

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How to save hundreds--even thousands--of dollars a year in property taxes You can't escape paying property taxes, but you can avoid paying more than you have to. This authoritative new guide explains how. Written by an experienced real estate counselor, Challenge Your Taxes helps you evaluate your property assessment and pinpoint any inaccuracies that, once amended, could dramatically reduce your tax bill. With proven guidelines and practical tips, you'll learn how to determine what your property is really worth, qualify your property for a deduction, and--in the case of an unfair assessment--prepare and present a successful appeal. Here's where you'll find complete details on: * Property valuation--fair market value, comparable sales and cost approach, amenity considerations * Assessors--who they are, what they do, and what they look for * Checking your property information--study your property record file, confirm property category, use sales/assessment ratio to establish fair value * Common assessment errors--miscalculated land area, incorrect judgment of condition, comparable sales ignored, wrong zoning classification * Assessment appeals--summary of procedure, presentation checklist, the appeal board, abatements Packed with helpful worksheets and numerous examples, as well as sample forms and addresses of state appeals agencies, this indispensable resource has everything you need to Challenge Your Taxes successfully.

Author : Gary Whalen
Publisher :
Page : 274 pages
File Size : 20,54 MB
Release : 1990
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780962682902

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DIGGING FOR GOLD IN YOUR OWN BACK YARD is a book that will help answer the questions . . . "Am I paying more than my fair share of property taxes & what can I do about it?" The author writes for the ordinary homeowner, citing real-life examples to illustrate his points & eschewing the kind of jargon usually used by tax & legal professionals. He explains how property taxes are determined, pointing out where the homeowner is likely to spot errors in his favor as well as likely areas of appeal. Step by step, Whalen takes the reader through the appeals process, describing the tax-reducing techniques available to the homeowner & areas of secondary appeal. Topics include: How property is assessed. What constitutes an entitled exemption. Common assessment errors & how to detect them. How to work with the assessor's office. How to persist until your appeal succeeds. Every homeowner in the country can benefit from the research provided on the property tax laws & the procedures of each individual state. Each state system has been summarized in a handy, easy-to-read reference section.