Taxpayers know that their property taxes are too high in this real estate market and the Assessor doesnt care! The injustice is evident because homeowners know their property tax values are higher than their market values and consequently are paying too much in property taxes. Working with the Assessor’s Office can be tricky especially when you are in need of assistance. On the surface it seems like no help is given. Each homeowner needs to understand that the help the Office of the Assessor provides is limited because of the nature of what the Assessor does. The Office of the Assessor is overwhelmed in this real estate market since all they hear from are frustrated taxpayers. In the midst of this real estate market and recession the entire country has gotten slammed with terrible news and everyone is tightening up and unfortunately lashing out. The Assessor is a very easy target for this anger and injustice and all of the employees of this organization get the brunt of it.
So, all of you property owners out there, take a deep breath because the good news is that you can do something about lowering your property taxes. The key to making sure you are not overpaying property taxes, the key to lowering your property taxes as much as possible is knowledge. When you understand the critical and relevant information you need to lower your assessed value and ultimately your property taxes you will ensure that based on your state law you arent over paying a nickel!
The Assessor doesnt care and NOT because they do not want to, but since the AAssessor’s Office is inundated with work and overwhelmed with angry, frustrated, yelling taxpayers. The Assessor’s Office does not have the finances to pay for enough employees to care. Dont take it personally, its never personal and the Assessor is NOT out to get you. The Office of the Assessor will assist you as much as possible, but with the quantity of work they have there is not the time to handle your feelings and break down the relevant laws, exemptions, statutes that pertain to your specific assessed value.
You are the only one who can really make a difference in your assessment, because no one knows your home better than you do. The knowledge necessary to lower your property taxes is the data pertaining to your house and your state law is relevant specifically to lower your property taxes. With the knowledge needed to reduce your property taxes in hand, and then providing that data to the Assessor Im sure that your property taxes will be reduced! Taking charge assists the Assessor assist you! They key to reducing your property taxes is understanding the process and knowing the data necessary to provide to the Assessor.
Many property owners I have spoken to do not want to touch their assessments with a ten foot pole! There is nothing to be afraid of. Property Tax law in each state, including California (where we like to make things difficult), is very easy. They key is understanding three aspects of your property taxes: property tax law, appraisal and assessment practice. Take it from the property tax expert who worked in all sides of the process and spent years being educated on it. It is easy. Property taxes are simple. The keys to lowering your assessment are in your hand, time to place them in ignition, turn on the car and drive. All information sold by Property Tax Little Black Book, LLC is guaranteed and if you arent satisfied with it for any reason, you will be refunded completely.
About the Author: Valerie Faltas, Property Tax Expert has been involved in all facets of real estate for over ten years including assessments, appraisals, estates and trusts, investing and much more. She is a Certified Property Tax Appraiser, Licensed Residential Appraiser and a member of the International Association of Assessment Officers. As a real estate investor and adviser she is well versed in all aspects of real estate. To contact Valerie Faltas go to her website: www.propertytaxlittleblackbook.com