Why Do I Need a Lawyer to Appeal My Property Taxes?
The short answer is that you don’t: any property owner is allowed to represent themselves pro se (i.e. without a lawyer) so long as the
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Top 3 Misconceptions About Property Taxes
1. When an assessed value is reduced, the taxing districts lose money. In Illinois, many taxing districts are subject to the Property Tax Extension Limitation
Should I Fill Out the Cook County Assessor’s Voluntary RPIE Form?
Unclear. The Assessor already has access to enormous amounts of data on commercial rents and expenses thathave come into assessing offices over the past several
How can I get farm classification on my property?
The property tax code says that assessing officials should grant farm classification after two years ofcontinuous farming activity. For cropland, that means that more than
I Am Putting in an Offer on a Commercial or Residential Property – What Can I Do About the Property Taxes?
1.You can do a ‘back-of-the-napkin’ analysis on whether the property you are purchasing is over assessed considering your purchase price. Outside Cook County: Find the
Top Five Things to Ask When Choosing a Property Tax Appeal Provider
This is a higher-level blog post written for property owners who have utilized property tax appeal representatives on a frequent basis in the past. After
Common Property Tax Exemptions in Illinois
https://youtu.be/Z6idNMtySJw If you own and live in your home, you may qualify for a homeowner’s exemption, which offers a tax break. The amount of
Understanding Market Trends and Their Impact on Property Tax Assessments
Market trends have a significant impact on property tax assessments for both homeowners and business owners. For homeowners, the real estate market operates in cycles.
How to Avoid Common Mistakes in Illinois Property Tax Appeals
Understanding the Basics of Property Tax Appeals Appealing your property tax assessment can be an effective way to lower your tax burden, but many property