Tax Grievance Day - May 17th 2012

Tax Grievance Deadline Countdown to go!

Suffolk Deadline is May 17, 2012
Nassau Deadline is March 1, 2012

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Why Should I File A Tax Grievance?

    Do you think you qualify for a property tax reduction because you are overpaying your property taxes? More importantly, if you are overpaying, don’t you deserve a reduction? The fact is that Property Assessments have not kept pace with the downturn in the housing market. You shouldn’t have to pay for that delay. Fortunately, there is something you can do about it - you have the right to challenge the county imposed property taxes and assessment. With our expertise, you can reduce your taxes down to a fair and equitable amount. That means more money in your pocket.

 

What Is A Property Tax Assessment?

    A property tax assessment is based on the market value of your home as determined by your Assessor. The assessment is usually a percentage of your home’s determined value.

 

Why Do Taxes Go Up Every Year?

    Your property taxes (assessment) which appear on your tax bill, are multiplied by the tax rate to determine what you pay in taxes. Tax rates generally increase every year, so even if your assessment remains unchanged, your taxes increase

 

What Can I Do About This?

    As a homeowner, you are entitled to file a tax grievance. A tax grievance allows your assessment to be reviewed by the Assessor to see if a reduction is warranted. If the Assessor does not reduce your assessment, an appeal can be filed to have an impartial hearing officer determine if your house is overvalued for tax purposes.

 

How Often Can I File A Tax Grievance?

    In Nassau County, a tax grievance can be filed every year. In Suffolk County, a grievance can be filed every year, unless you received a reduction in the prior year. In that case, a homeowner must wait one year to file another tax grievance. So for example, if a Suffolk County homeowner was successful in their tax grievance for the 2009/2010 tax year, they can not file a grievance until the 2010/2011 tax year.