So many taxpayers know they’re paying too much in property taxes and the Office of the Assessor doesnt seem to care! The injustice comes from the fact that most homeowners know their assessed values are above than their current market values and consequently are overpaying property taxes. When working with the Assessor and looking for assistance it seems like none is given especially with the nature of this issue. Every homeowner needs to realize that the assistance the Office of the Assessor can give is limited. The Office of the Assessor is overwhelmed in this real estate market since all they hear from are frustrated property owners. During this real estate market and recession the entire country has gotten slammed with terrible news and most people are tightening up and unfortunately lashing out.
Many homeowners are stressed out about their property taxes and assessments, relax and take a deep breath; the good news is that there is hope for reducing your assessment especially in this real estate market. The key to lowering your property taxes as much as possible is: knowledge. Knowing the critical and relevant data necessary to reduce your assessed value, you will make sure you are paying as little as possible!
The Assessor’s Office does not seem to care because they are inundated with work and overwhelmed with angry, frustrated, yelling taxpayers. The Office of the Assessor does not have the enough man power to care. Dont take it personally, the Assessor’s Office is NOT out to get you. The Assessor’s Office will assist you as much as they can. Understand that with the amount of work there is not the time to handle your emotions as well as break down the laws, exemptions, statutes that are relevant to your specific assessment.
You are the only one who can really make a difference in your assessment, because no one knows your residence better than you do. The information necessary to lower your assessment is the data pertaining to your house and your state law is relevant specifically to reduce your property taxes. With the knowledge necessary to reduce your property taxes in hand, and then providing that data to the Office of the Assessor Im sure that your assessment will be reduced! Taking control assists the Office of the Assessor assist you! They key to reducing your property taxes is understanding the process and knowing the data you need to provide to the Assessor’s Office.
Homeowners often do not want to touch their assessments with a ten foot pole and truly there is nothing to fear. Property Tax law in each state, including California (where we like to make things complicated), is extremely easy. They key is knowing three parts of property taxes: property tax law, appraisal and assessment practice. Take it from the property tax expert who worked in all sides of the process and spent years being educated on it. It is simple. Property taxes are simple. The keys to lowering your property taxes are in your hand, time to put them in ignition, turn on the car and drive. All data sold by Property Tax Little Black Book, LLC is guaranteed and if you arent satisfied with it for any reason, you will be refunded completely.
About the Author: Valerie Faltas, Property Tax Expert has been involved in all facets of real estate for over ten years including assessments, appraisals, estates and trusts, investing and much more. She is a Certified Property Tax Appraiser, Licensed Residential Appraiser and a member of the International Association of Assessment Officers. As a real estate investor and adviser she is well versed in all aspects of real estate. To contact Valerie Faltas go to her website: www.propertytaxlittleblackbook.com
|
|