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3 Reasons You Could Be Exempt from Property Tax

Posted on August 15, 2018

Property tax exemption may seem like a fairy tale for most homeowners. However, there are some ways that you can qualify for a property tax exemption. Property owners in Texas must apply for their exemptions, so nothing is guaranteed. However, prior to filling out an application or meeting with a property tax consultant, it is […]

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4 Questions Answered About Sales and Use Tax

Posted on July 30, 2018

Sales and use tax in Texas is one of the most common encounters in retail. When a person goes out and purchases an item, they are used to paying the tax on what they buy. This is known to the average individual as the sales tax and is very familiar to most shoppers. However, when […]

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Approaching the Process of Prepaying Your Property Tax

Posted on July 10, 2018

Most Dallas homeowners dread that early February date when property tax payments are due. As the payment time approaches, stress begins to rise and the bill doesn’t leave until it’s paid. One way to reduce stress during this time of the year is to prepay your property tax. Yes, you’ll still be paying what is […]

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5 Tips for Filing a Property Tax Protest

Posted on June 29, 2018

Every year property owners across Dallas receive a property tax bill. Also, every year, it always seems a little on the high-end of affordability. Fortunately, there are steps that you can take with a property tax consultant that can help you protest your property tax bill. While you may not always be able to lower […]

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3 Ways the New Tax Code Impacts Housing Costs

Posted on June 26, 2018

At the end of 2017, President Donald Trump signed the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act and created a flurry of emotions from several voices on the spectrum. Whether or not taxpayers are happy or nervous about this new tax code, one question remains uniform: How will this tax code affect me? While this tax code […]

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How Rental Rates Help Determine a Property’s Value

Posted on May 23, 2018

Property value is something that can be determined by several factors. From curbside appeal to the rise of surrounding, booming neighborhoods, many things can lead to an increase in property value for commercial rental properties. Possibly the biggest factor in determining a rental property’s value is its rental rate and the income that comes to […]

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