| More frequent revaluations result in higher taxes. | ProActive Revaluation Advocacy | We work directly with the assessor/revaluation firm to save taxes. | Works in advance of a revaluation notice to maximize tax savings without an appeal. CASE STUDY |
| Most new construction is enrolled at a value close to cost but higher than market. | ProActive New Construction Advocacy | We endeavor to enroll new construction at a substantial discount to construction costs. | Works in advance of an initial
tax enrollment to maximize tax savings without an appeal. CASE STUDY |
| You are faced with roadblocks on
an appeal. |
Property
Tax Appeal Managment |
We continue to work with the assessor and the appeal body to resolve appeals at the best opportunity. | Works to increase chances of a
successsful appeal by bringing us in as the experts. CASE STUDY |
| You aren't sure if your real estate taxes could be significantly lower. | Real
Property Assessment Review |
We analyze existing locations to determine tax savings opportunities. | Works to prevent over-assessments,
while maximizing tax savings. CASE STUDY |
| Tax escalators in some jurisdictions increase rates 3-4% annually. | Assessment Index / Escalator Challenges | We minimize escalators by documenting why your property's value didn't change. | Works to reduce annual tax increases that can
otherwise accumulate over time. CASE STUDY |
| You aren't sure what abatements are available and how to apply. | Tax
Abatement Implementation |
We evaluate opportunities to determine the best abatement for your situation and assist you in filing applications. |
Works to get a combination of the lowest assessment
with the best abatement. CASE STUDY |
| You are unsure if your personal property taxes are too high. | ProActive Personal Property Filing & Reverse Audit | We audit existing personal property locations for over-assessments and refunds. | Works to analyze existing locations and determine
over-assessments in order to maximize tax savings. CASE STUDY |
| A higher tax bill results from a personal property audit. | Personal Property Audit Containment | We minimize exposure at the time of an audit to reduce supplemental tax bill or generate a refund. | Works to minimize tax exposure at the time
of an audit, thereby maximizing tax savings. CASE STUDY |
| Internal property tax staff are needed on other assignments. | Property
Tax Compliance Administration |
We become part of your tax team and relieve your staff of the property tax compliance burden. | Works to relieve tax staff of compliance burden,
while using experts to identify tax saving opportunities. CASE STUDY |
| A change in cost basis due to a merger or acquisition triggers a tax increase. | Merger
& Acquisition Step-Up & Step-down |
We help the assessor distinguish between property tax value and your federal tax basis. | Works to distinguish between tax value and
federal tax basis to maximize tax savings. CASE STUDY |
| You lack time for special projects like documenting ghost assets and pollution control. | Special
Project Documentation |
We help you handle important technical projects for saving property tax on a timely basis. | Works to take on special projects to document
further tax savings. CASE STUDY |