TAKE CONTROL of YOUR PROPERTY
TAXES or SOMEONE ELSE WILL
if
you’re looking for a way to
take more control of your
finances, look no further than
your property taxes.
One of our first steps was to reach out
to local specialist, Nicholas Ray, a partner at Vorys’ Columbus law office whose
practice focuses on real property tax
valuation disputes and appeals.
Every six years, your county auditor is required to appraise the area’s “When you are talking about real
properties – and every three years, property tax, you are actually being
this appraisal is updated. While these taxed on the auditor’s opinion of how
appraisals are based on historical data, much your property is worth,” explained
current housing markets and economic Ray. “It’s also important to note that
trends, you may be surprised to learn that we aren’t contesting tax rates, we are
the auditor’s decision isn’t always accurate. contesting what the county auditor
considers to be Rea’s property value.”
According to the National Taxpayers
Union, properties are frequently given Streamlining The Appeals Process
higher values. Unfortunately, statistics
Based on our experience and expertise,
also show that property owners are
here are some tips to help you streamline
unlikely to challenge these findings.
the process of challenging the county
Those who are up to the challenge must
auditor’s valuation of your property.
file their complaint prior to March 31 of
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