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Should I appeal my property taxes?
We're already paying a hefty sum every year in property taxes. And every year they're going up. Should I appeal my property taxes to try to get them reduced? Or do I just need to accept the increase in property taxes?
Asked By Brian | Chicago, IL | 147 views | Finance Legal Info | 11 months ago
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Chris Yochum
Dickson Realty
Its a good idea to call your assessors office and express your concern and see what they can do. It often can be determined by talking to one of the county appraisers if there was a mistake. If there was no mistake then the likelihood of them reducing your tax assessment is very minimal.
- 11 months ago
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Janet Stanek
Lake Homes Realty
You will want to check with your town as to when they require you file for a review of your taxes. Look at public tax records of properties similar to yours within a three mile radius as backup of why you believe your taxes should be lower and submit that with the town paperwork.
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