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Working With Your Commercial Property Tax Appeal

By Martha Taylor


As you have noticed, almost every year, the commercial property tax is increasing. It certainly puts businessmen in pain, particularly, those small time companies. This sector is the one that is highly affected by this change. Even with the threat of deterioration, players still suffer from the increase of tax. This is applicable to all commercial properties besides land. If you have a problem with it, you could exercise your rights. You could make a commercial property tax appeal. This is one of your statutory rights.

The government granted you such right, particularly, to protect your interest. Imagine how much money you would save once your appeal will be granted. Aside from the fact that you would be able to use the money in expanding your marketing strategies, you can also use the funds in motivating your employees and even your business partners.

These advantages might sound quite enticing, the sad thing is, making it happen is difficult. You must be cautious and strict with yourself about it. If you need to form a special team to attend to this issue, try to do that. In order to give themselves the upper hand, some commercial companies even hire specialists.

These professionals will certainly increase your chances of winning. They know the process. They can offer a professional advice. There are actually three criteria that the government used before granting your appeal. First of all, there is your yearly income and monthly income.

Speaking of it, be on time in submitting your reports. This is necessary. Do not ever think that the government will favor those players that are negligent in their duties. That would never happen. Before market players try to make an appeal, they should have a concrete idea about the subject. They should be knowledgeable about the foreign terms that are used in the process.

Ignoring this problem is not a good idea, either. If this issue could highly affect the stakeholders inside the company, there is a chance that the authority would consider your appeal. Well, they cannot just give you an exemption just because of your incompetence. To be fair, they have to check other relevant factors too.

Aside from this criteria, they have to reconsider the new cost of your property after deducting its annual deterioration cost. Aside from lands, almost all properties suffer from deterioration. Your tax cannot just exceed its current market value. This is not rational and unreasonable. In addition to these criteria, authorities also inspect the estimated selling price of the building.

They need to do that in order to be fair to everyone. Aside from this approach, the evaluator would also check the current cost of the property. Every year, the value of your asset is changing. It happens because of deterioration. Except for lands and intangible assets, all properties are subjected to it.

Taxing a property more than its current market value can be quite unfair. If this fits your company, try to pursue the authority using this approach. In addition to all of these, they also used the sale comparison approach. Be aware of these approaches. One more thing, before going to the court, prepare all the necessary documents. Bring out various pictures and even the map.




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