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Has anyone gone through the court hearing on their tax appeal. I know the basics but could use pointers from people who have gone thru it recently. I imagine it is like a court case where I present my case for lowering my taxes. What works, what doesn't work etc?
Just remember your not appealing the amount of taxes you pay per year (very important) your appealing the assessed value of your home. You must bring evidence that your assessment is more then the home is worth. You can do this by showing three similiar homes (sq ft, property size) have sold for less then your current assessment. Another tip is to compare the lot value of your home to your neighbors are they the same size (example 50 x 100) are you all assessed the same amount?
Good Luck
Before you go to court, have you called your tax assessor and told him the comps you have? If he is going to "lose" in court he will most likely change your assessment without going to court.
I filed the standard form by April 1 with tax assessor, county tax dept and I think there was a 3rd copy to someone else. My packet included comps and appraisal. Got a letter yesterday saying my hearing is scheduled.
I will try to call to see if we can do it beforehand.
I filed the standard form by April 1 with tax assessor, county tax dept and I think there was a 3rd copy to someone else. My packet included comps and appraisal. Got a letter yesterday saying my hearing is scheduled.
I will try to call to see if we can do it beforehand.
Thanks
And make sure your comps show you are at least 15% over assessed or they are worthless.
Yea I know the basics, I have the required comps which were needed to be filed with the appeal form.
I was looking for info other than comps.
Like should I bring expert witnesses: appraiser that did my appraisal (form said for the assessor to consider the appraisal, he has to be present), real estate agent etc etc.
I know my numbers work in my favor, it is just proving it the RIGHT way.
Your appraiser needs to be in the hearing if you are going to rely on his/her report. You cannot simply "hand it in." Also, there was a post a few back which said you need to prove you are over-assessed by 15%. That is true in some towns, but not others. If the assessment is close to true value (the "ratio" is close to 100%) then the town does not get the full 15% window of error. The assessment can never be more than true value.
Your appraiser needs to be in the hearing if you are going to rely on his/her report. You cannot simply "hand it in." Also, there was a post a few back which said you need to prove you are over-assessed by 15%. That is true in some towns, but not others. If the assessment is close to true value (the "ratio" is close to 100%) then the town does not get the full 15% window of error. The assessment can never be more than true value.
Don't understand...Show me where it says the 15% margin of error only applies to some towns.
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