Let Us Handle Your Tax Planning and Appeals in Maryland
If you believe that an inaccurate tax assessment has raised your property taxes to a level that is too high, it may be possible to file an appeal with the tax board and seek a decrease in the assessed value of the property. For some homeowners and commercial property owners, this can save thousands of dollars or more per year. It is important to have an experienced attorney on your side if you are considering an appeal.
At Thienel Law, in Columbia, we provide experienced legal representation for individuals and businesses throughout the state of Maryland. Our lawyers have extensive backgrounds in taxation and real estate matters, providing clients with knowledgeable and experienced advocates who have their best interests in mind. We can assist clients with residential, commercial, municipal, county and state tax appeals.
If you would like to speak with a lawyer at our firm about a potential real estate tax appeal, contact us and schedule an initial consultation. Call our office to make an appointment at 443-535-9715.
Aspects to Consider Before a Tax Appeal
As the real estate market in Maryland has softened and prices have gone down, tax assessors are not lowering their assessments of property in concert with declining market values. This means that some property owners are having to pay much higher taxes that are unreasonable compared to a market value standard. These taxes will not be lowered unless the property owner appeals.
Any taxpayer who is considering an appeal needs to know that in order to be successful, it must be proven that the assessed value of the property is unreasonable. The law considers the current assessment to be correct, and to obtain an assessment change, the burden is on the taxpayer to overcome this presumption of correctness.
This can be fairly complex, but Thienel Law is able to assist you through the appeal process.
Experienced Tax Law and Real Estate Attorneys
At the Thienel Law Firm, LLC, we help homeowners and commercial property owners with tax appeals in the state of Maryland. With vast experience in real estate and tax law, we are able to efficiently pursue successful resolutions in a cost-efficient manner. Contact us for a consultation by calling our Columbia office at 443-535-9715.
