Property Tax Assessments And Appeals

Qty: On-Demand ($199.00)

Course Summary:

Gain a better understanding of how property taxes are assessed and how to appeal an assessment.

Course Details:

Property taxes can either be a major liability or a minor inconvenience, depending on where you conduct business.

This course will help those responsible for property tax administration identify potential property tax savings and understand strategies for achieving those savings.

This material will also explain the types of property typically subject to tax, how those taxes are calculated, the approaches to value employed by county tax assessors, and how to appeal your property taxes.What You'll Learn:What Are Property Taxes?

• Historical Origins of Property Taxes
  
• Rationale for Taxing Property
  
• Types of Property Taxes

How Are Property Taxes Calculated?

• Ad Valorem Tax
  
• Defining Market Value
  
• Tax Assessors' Approaches to Value

Strategies for Reducing Your Property Taxes

• Identifying Opportunities for Appeal
  
• Estimating Costs of Appeal and Potential Benefits
  
• Recognizing When to Engage Consultants

Appealing Your Property Taxes

• Completing the Application Process
  
• Developing Required Evidence for Hearing
  
• Participating in Appeals Hearings