As we all sit at home with the economy at a virtual stand-still it may seem like your taxable real estate value value shouldn't be rising. However, the effective date of appraisal for tax purposes in Georgia is January 1 every year. The Covid-19 problems were not an issue until March of 2020. 

When purchasing a home or other property in Gwinnett County, many people don't take a long view of their investment. They are focused on making sure they're able to afford their monthly mortgage payment. Some might even go so far as to estimate their utility costs and build that into their budgets. Fewer think ahead about those occasional or yearly fees, such as maintenance and real estate taxes, that are part of every homeowner's responsibility. 

Property owners throughout the country have a right to appeal their property tax assessment if they believe their property has been assessed at an unfairly high value, but the process of appeal varies from jurisdiction to jurisdiction. If you own property in Atlanta, Georgia -- specifically in Clayton County -- here are the steps that a property tax appeal involves and why you'll want to hire a property tax services firm.

Property taxes are not something many homeowners or business owners think about enough. Yet, when an assessment is done, and the value of the property is suddenly significantly higher, that hits the budget hard. Property tax reduction consultant reviews can offer insight into who you can use to lower your property tax burden. They can provide evidence that this type of significant increase is justified or that it is not. If not, they can be used to work on a reduction in the taxes you owe.

Right now the world is filled with uncertainty. And the housing market is no exception. Will property values be going up or going down? It can seem like things are changing every moment. That is why more than ever, now is the right time to hire a property tax consultant who will make sure you are not paying extra in property taxes. When choosing property tax consultants Atlanta offers many choices, but to get the best service it's a good idea to choose one who is deeply familiar with Fulton county and will best understand both how long-term trends work in the area, while being most up-to-date on the currently shifting situation.

Many commercial property owners in Cobb County find their budgets stretched thin even in the best of times. This is especially true for those who have small to mid-size companies because they often don't have the more generous budgets that larger businesses might have access to. When the county's annual tax assessment results in a commercial property tax that is large enough to put a crimp in their carefully planned budget. 

If you've received your DeKalb County, Georgia tax assessment, you should know that this isn't necessarily a “final bill”. That is unless you decide not to contest it. Should you decide to simply pay it, the case is closed. You can, however, appeal your assessment. Here is how to appeal property taxes in DeKalb County.

Fulton County homeowners who are looking to file a property tax appeal will want to enlist the help of one of the most qualified property tax consultants. Property tax consultants work to identify the true value of a home's property, regardless of its intangible assets. Ultimately, Fulton County residents who hire a property tax consultant will have a better chance of success during the property tax appeal process.

If there was a powerful tool available to you to potentially help reduce your Gwinnett County or Cobb County commercial property tax, would you use it? On the surface, you would think the answer would be a resounding yes. After all, who wouldn't want to take steps to reduce expenses and improve the bottom line, especially in challenging economic times. Yet, many property owners either don't choose to use the tool or will attempt to use it on their own, possibly reducing the effectiveness of their tax assessment appeal.