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The Property Tax Implications of Inheriting a Home in Texas

Table of Contents Does Texas Have Estate or Inheritance Taxes? Texas Probate Property Taxes During Probate Property Taxes After Probate Texas Homestead Exemption Other Exemptions Verify Appraisal Information Filing Property Tax Appeals … Read more

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The Texas Homestead Exemption and Other Ways Homeowners Can Save

Table of Contents The Homestead Exemption Over-65 Homestead Exemption Disabled Persons Exemption Disabled Veterans Exemption Surviving Spouse of a Disabled Veteran Exemption Surviving Spouse of a Veteran Killed in the Line of … Read more

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Texas Property Owners Have One Final Appeal Option

Table of Contents Appeal Deadlines Is a Post-Administrative Appeal Appropriate? What Separates Post-Administrative Appeals from Regular Protests? Binding Arbitration The State Office of Administrative Hearings (SOAH) Judicial Appeals O’Connor Builds Teams and … Read more

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What is the ARB?

Table of Contents Function Composition of the Board How Members are Appointed The Hearing Season How Hearings are Organized Professional Help O’Connor Can Help Frequently Asked Questions About the ARB After appeals … Read more

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Texas Taxing Units Decide Tax Rates

Blog - TX - Taxing Bodies

Table of Contents Why Taxing Bodies Exist School Districts Municipal Utility Districts (MUDs) County Services Other Units Property Tax Appeals Bring Savings Where Exemptions Cannot O’Connor is Here to Help Frequently Asked … Read more

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Texas Taxpayers Can Still Get Professional Representation After the Protest Deadline

Blog - TX - Representation after Filing

Table of Contents The Importance of Evidence Representation in Hearings Settlement Offers The Whole Process Can be Overwhelming O’Connor Offers Full Support Frequently Asked Questions About the Texas Protest Deadline For the … Read more

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Should You Accept Your Informal Settlement Offer?

Should You Accept Your Informal Settlement Offer

Table of Contents The Informal Meeting The Settlement Offer Things to Consider Do the Math Go by What Your Evidence Says When to Accept the Offer When to Reject the Offer Settlement … Read more

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Late Appraisal Notices Lead to Extended Protest Deadline for Texans

Late Appraisal Notices Lead to Extended Protest Deadline for Texans - 0

Table of Contents The Notice of Appraised Value The Mailed and Appeal Deadline Date Values Pending Counties can Delay the Deadline Even Late, Protests are Vital to Reducing Taxes O’Connor Helps with … Read more

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Property Tax Protests Enhance Exemptions

Property Tax Protests Enhance Exemptions

Table of Contents Understanding Texas Property Values How Protests Lower Taxes How Exemptions Lower Taxes Appeals and Exemptions Work Together Protests Help Both Younger and Older Homeowners O’Connor Offers Help with Exemptions, … Read more

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The Texas Property Tax Deadline is May 15 for Most Counties

The Texas Property Tax Deadline is May 15 for Most Counties-01

Table of Contents An Important Deadline A Flexible Date Filing an Initial Informal Appeal Grounds and Evidence for an Appeal O’Connor is Here to Help with 50 Years of Experience Frequently Asked … Read more

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