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| Correcting the Texas Property Tax Roll - Part II
Last month's newsletter began a discussion on how section 25.25c of the Texas Property Tax Code allows for corrections by the chief appraiser for errors such as name or address, a determination of ownership, a description of property, multiple appraisals of a property, or a clerical error or other inaccuracy as prescribed by board rule that does not increase the amount of tax liability. But what if there is a different sort of issue that shows your value is wrong? Section 25.25h has provisions on how to correct the tax roll in this situation. Specifically, it states, "The appraisal review board, on the joint motion of the property owner and the chief appraiser filed at any time prior to the date the taxes become delinquent, shall by written order correct an error that resulted in an incorrect appraised value for the owner's property." What this means is you and the chief appraiser can work together to correct any inaccuracies regarding your property and get your taxes to the appropriate amount. The correction request is straightforward and the form can be found online. Simply fill it out and submit it with any backup documentation you have to your county appraisal district. Once submitted and the discrepancy is recognized, the county may make the necessary adjustments to your property tax records and adjust your property taxes accordingly. There are multiple ways to protest with county appraisal districts and it's within your rights to do so if you feel their value is wrong. In fact, you can sometimes prevail in a protest even if the only issue is that your taxes are lower than some of your neighbors. Protesting helps keep the county appraisal district in line and your taxes low. Click here for FREE useful information to reduce your property taxes Questions? E-mail O'Connor & Associates, or call 1-877-4-TAXCUT. Please help us! We are conducting a survey to educate legislators regarding problems with the property tax appeal process. You can help by taking 2 minutes to complete this survey. You will receive a copy of the survey and FREE tips on how to appeal your property taxes. Click here to take our survey. » Hire O'Connor & Associates to reduce your property taxes. You pay NOTHING unless we save you money!  Please send me periodic tips on reducing my taxes. O'Connor & Associates -- Your Key to Real Estate Value Corporate Office: 2200 North Loop W., Suite 200 Houston, TX 77018 1-800-856-7325 Dallas * Houston * Los Angeles * Newport Beach If you would like to be removed from this list and receive no future real estate information, click here to unsubscribe. |
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