Although the latest changes to Georgia's property tax laws require that a notice is sent for every property, every year, it is still advisable to file a real property tax return. There is no doubt in my mind that some counties will be looking for loopholes to avoid sending out a much larger number of notices than they have in the past. As a result, for 2011, I suggest filing a return at a lower value than what they appraised it for in 2010. Then they will have to either accept your returned value, or send you a 2011 assessment notice that you can appeal. Please note that some counties require returns be filed by March 1. Contact us for additional information.
