Sometimes, when neither an informal meeting with the staff at the Central Appraisal District (CAD) nor a formal hearing with the Appraisal Review Board fail to produce an acceptable result for a taxpayer, arbitration nor litigation is an option.  Last week, I received a call from an attorney who specializes in representing property owners in … Continue reading How do I measure the square footage in my house?

  Let’s just face it -- sometimes the sold data just does not cooperate. Every comp you look at justifies the appraisal district’s value. Are you at a dead end??  Maybe…. But don’t throw in the towel just yet!! Remember, at best the district has seen only the front of your house and most likely … Continue reading What do you tell the appraisal district about your house??

Marks the New Year !! New Year Resolutions are formulated! Is a great day to watch football! And yes, January 1 is one of the three critical days in the Property Tax Calendar. What is so critical about January 1 you say…. Let me give you the short list (and believe me, there is more): … Continue reading Property Taxes and January 1

  While it is generally true that in Texas you have until May 15 or 30 days after you receive your value notice, whichever is later, to file your protest, there are some exceptions. Today, we will talk about Section 25.25(d) in the tax code, commonly referred to as a late protest. In short, if … Continue reading How and when you might be able to file a late property tax protest.