When the DeKalb County Tax Assessor Becomes Over-optimistic

Many owners and developers of senior housing and assisted living facilities are faced with excessive capacity (i.e., the number of rooms available exceeds the number of actual rooms filled). But these individuals have to deal with the overly optimistic property valuation provided by the DeKalb County Tax Assessor, which means higher taxes on lower income. 

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The Fulton County Tax Assessor’s Information Advantage

Whether the property owner likes it or not, the Fulton County Tax Assessor has an advantage where access to property assessment-related records are concerned.  Fortunately, you can make a few simple yet effective counterattack steps to balance out the scales, more or less.  Your welfare as a taxpayer is at stake here, particularly in terms of reduced property taxes, so appropriate action on your part is a must. 

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Three Gwinnett County Tax Assessment Myths Busted

You may be one of the taxpayers that believe the following Gwinnett County tax assessment myths to be true. Your belief in these myths may have worked against your favor, such as that a cap on property assessments will result in lower property taxes.  You should disabuse yourself, so to speak, of these myths so that you can make wiser decisions regarding your property taxes. 

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Hall County Tax Questions Every Taxpayer Should Ask

Like it or not, the Hall County Tax Assessor and Tax Commissioner are parts of life for owners of real property within the jurisdiction of Hall County in Georgia.  These two government officials and their staff members are responsible for the assessment of property valuation including fair market values and assessed values for properties in their jurisdiction as well as for the collection of the taxes.  Their offices are also mandated by law to answer the questions posed by taxpayers. 

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Functions of DeKalb County Tax Assessor for Taxpayers’ Benefit

Understandably, many property owners think of the DeKalb County Tax Assessor and his staff as the agents of evil government.  These county officials are, after all, the people responsible for the assessment of the taxable values of real property in their jurisdiction, said taxable value of which are the basis for the estimated property taxes – and we all know the reluctance many taxpayers have about doing their civic duty and parting with their money. 

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Fulton County Tax Assessor and Incorrect Classifications

While the Fulton County Tax Assessor may or may not be pursuing unconventional valuation methods in growing the county’s property tax base, commercial property owners should be well aware of the possibility. Keep in mind that when the value of commercial property cannot keep pace with the county’s revenue needs, these methods will likely be applied. 

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Ways a Gwinnett County Tax Consultant Can Help You

Many taxpayers believe that hiring the services of a Gwinnett County tax consultant is unnecessary especially in financial terms. Taxpayers, after all, can prepare and file their tax returns as well pay for their taxes on their own.

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Tips to Counteract DeKalb County Property Tax Errors

Even with computer-generated recordkeeping, the DeKalb County property tax officials can still make mistakes in keeping property-related records. Keep in mind that even apparently small errors can have a significant impact on the fairness of property valuation.

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Shifting the Burden of Proof to the Dekalb County Tax Assessor

One of the most notable provisions of the Taxpayers Bill of Rights (Act 431) is the shifting of the burden of proof to the DeKalb County Tax Assessor for changes in property valuation upon appeals filed by the concerned property owners. With the shift, assessing officials are obligated by law to defend excessive increases in assessment. The defence should be made with a preponderance of objective evidence coupled with meaningful arguments.

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Multifamily Property Errors Made by Gwinnett County Tax Assessor

Multifamily property owners should be aware of the mistakes and their reasons made by the Gwinnett County Tax Assessor in the valuation of their real estate assets. By understanding these things, the owner/taxpayers have the weapons necessary for their successful appeals against unfairly high tax assessments.

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