Comments on: Economy remains turbulent! http://www.massappealnews.com/2009/01/21/economy-flying-through-turbulent-skies/ Mass Appeal News Wed, 08 Feb 2012 08:00:50 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 hourly 1 By: K. Barkley http://www.massappealnews.com/2009/01/21/economy-flying-through-turbulent-skies/comment-page-1/#comment-2772 K. Barkley Wed, 23 Sep 2009 01:06:13 +0000 http://www.massappealnews.com/?p=15#comment-2772 In my opinion, Obama was set up for failure. Capitol Hill needs a scapegoat. In my opinion, Obama was set up for failure. Capitol Hill needs a scapegoat.

]]> By: HODGES http://www.massappealnews.com/2009/01/21/economy-flying-through-turbulent-skies/comment-page-1/#comment-11 HODGES Wed, 04 Mar 2009 22:36:09 +0000 http://www.massappealnews.com/?p=15#comment-11 Steve, you're absolutely on the right track. "Payment under Protest" interviews are still part of the informal appeals process with the County Appraiser's Office. And to be candid, they're usually pretty ineffective. By appealing to the 'Kansas Board of Tax Appeals' (BOTA) you stand a much better chance of winning your case; especially since you have a certified real estate appraisal in your possession. You may also want to document any issues concerning the physical condition of the property under appeal. As well as any environmental problems or physical/functional obsolescence contained within the structure. Please don't be afraid to fight for 'fair market value.' Many taxpayers lose faith, then give up at the informal level; which is a huge mistake. BOTA cases are heard before an arbitrator, usually an attorney or state representative, to help eliminate any biases. Simply put: great move on your part! Steve, you’re absolutely on the right track. “Payment under Protest” interviews are still part of the informal appeals process with the County Appraiser’s Office. And to be candid, they’re usually pretty ineffective. By appealing to the ‘Kansas Board of Tax Appeals’ (BOTA) you stand a much better chance of winning your case; especially since you have a certified real estate appraisal in your possession. You may also want to document any issues concerning the physical condition of the property under appeal. As well as any environmental problems or physical/functional obsolescence contained within the structure. Please don’t be afraid to fight for ‘fair market value.’ Many taxpayers lose faith, then give up at the informal level; which is a huge mistake. BOTA cases are heard before an arbitrator, usually an attorney or state representative, to help eliminate any biases. Simply put: great move on your part!

]]> By: Steve Reno http://www.massappealnews.com/2009/01/21/economy-flying-through-turbulent-skies/comment-page-1/#comment-10 Steve Reno Wed, 04 Mar 2009 15:43:16 +0000 http://www.massappealnews.com/?p=15#comment-10 Your recent article that 80% of real estate property is overappraised has me wondering if filing a "payment under protest" will result in lowering my real estate tax. I did in fact file a protest but was informed the Appraiser's office does not recognize a need to change the value evan though an independent apprasial was drastically lower. I'm taking my protest to the next level. If you're intrested I'll let you know the results. Any tips for me at my next hearing? Thanks. Your recent article that 80% of real estate property is overappraised has me wondering if filing a “payment under protest” will result in lowering my real estate tax. I did in fact file a protest but was informed the Appraiser’s office does not recognize a need to change the value evan though an independent apprasial was drastically lower. I’m taking my protest to the next level. If you’re intrested I’ll let you know the results. Any tips for me at my next hearing?

Thanks.

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