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Understanding Your Property Tax Abatement

Posted on September 18, 2019

Dallas commercial building owners are always on the lookout for ways to reduce the annual amount they have to pay to the county in property taxes. One of the most efficient ways we’ve discussed in the past is a property tax appeal. However, not everyone has the time it takes to dedicate an appeal and […]

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How File a Property Tax Protest and Win the Battle!

Posted on August 15, 2019

Texans tend to file a property tax protest when they receive a property tax assessment that serves as a prelude to what they’ll be paying in the next year during tax season. While appraisal districts do their best to get the numbers and facts right, sometimes mistakes get made. Property tax bills have continuously become […]

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What To Expect From The Recent Property Tax Reform Bill

Posted on July 17, 2019

Throughout the latest administration, Dallas residents have witnessed significant tax reform movements that have had an impact on property taxes throughout the state of Texas. Recently, our Gov. Greg Abbott signed a property tax plan that has the goal of lightening the load that property owners face during tax season. If you haven’t already heard […]

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Why Are Your Property Taxes So High?

Posted on June 14, 2019

If you’re a Texas homeowner, then you are already well aware of the surging property taxes the Dallas-Fort Worth area has experienced over the years. When you bought your property, surely you expected some property tax increases, but nothing as substantial as what the real estate market is seeing in 2019. Currently, Texas has property […]

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The High Price & Higher Risk Of Property Tax Loans

Posted on April 30, 2019

The risk of losing one’s home to foreclosure due to non-payment of property taxes is one that no homeowner should take. However, instead of working with local governments to organize payment options, some Dallas homeowners take an even bigger gamble on their home in the form of property tax loans. These loans involve a process […]

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4 Common Tax Mistakes First-Time Property Owners Make

Posted on March 29, 2019

Taxes are no joke, so getting them done right should be your priority at this time of the year. While all first-time homeowners understand the importance of filing the right way, there can still be some confusion resulting in tax mistakes. Here are four of the most common property tax mistakes that we see every […]

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