The administration of property taxes involves three main offices, namely, the tax assessors, the chief appraiser, and the tax commissioner.  In many counties, the roles of the tax assessors and chief appraiser are combined in a single office. This is true for the Gwinnett County tax assessment process whereby the tax assessors have a chief appraiser and a staff of property appraisers.   

When you invest in rental property, you’re well-advised to hire a reliable provider of real estate tax services. You will appreciate said services considering the complicated rules and regulations of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), the county tax assessor’s and tax commissioner’s offices, and other agencies.

Unfortunately, not every property owner and taxpayer can win a property tax appeal. But it can safely be said that most of those who don’t win didn’t have the proper perspective about the process and the people. Here are a few important things that will contribute to your winning perspective.

Many taxpayers believe that the Hall County tax assessment values and market values for real property are one and the same thing. This is far from the truth, a misconception that can adversely affect a misinformed taxpayer’s efforts to reduce property taxes. 

For many of the best property tax advisors in Atlanta, a contingency fee agreement with their clients is a win-win proposition. On one hand, the tax advisors can attract more clients to hire them for their professional services, such as winning assessment appeals. On the other hand, the clients can obtain tax reduction-related services, such as assessment appeals again, without incurring high initial costs.

If you filed an appeal of property taxes – or more appropriately, on your property tax assessment – but you have been losing it, year in and year out, you’re likely committing one or a few of these mistakes. Of course, each case is different but these are common mistakes that you should be on the lookout for, especially when you’re dealing with the appeal process on your own.

With House Bill 202 already in effect since January 1, 2016, property owners/taxpayers have been given more rights and responsibilities particularly where the tax assessment and appeal process is concerned.  Your enhanced power is such that you even have increased access to the records including the information kept by the Gwinnett County Tax Assessor for the purpose of questioning the appraised and assessed value of your real property. Here’s what you have to know about it so that you can use it for your own benefit. 

When you’re comparing several property tax consultants Atlanta, you’re likely overwhelmed by the process. You may even choose the one that has the longest client list, or the one with the lowest fees, or the one with the most affable personality. You’re not doing yourself any favors here because client list, fees, and personality aren’t the best metrics to use. 

Let’s face it. In order to win a property tax appeal, you should hire an experienced property tax consultant to handle the nitty-gritty details of the case. You can rely on a trustworthy tax advisor to gather the valid evidence, file the paperwork as your agent, and present your evidence before the tax authorities, among other services.

Many taxpayers believe that their appeals against the property tax assessment values determined by the Hall County Tax Assessor are already skewed in favor of the government. While the Office of the Tax Assessor may have an inherent advantage considering its easy access to government records and the scope of resources available for its defense, taxpayers now have enhanced rights during a property tax appeal.  Taxpayers can thank Act 431 Taxpayer Bill of Rights, formerly Senate Bill 177, which was signed on April 30, 1999 and became effective on January 1, 2000.