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Property Taxes: 4 Little-Known Ways to Reduce Them If your assessment has some inaccuracies it will pay to quickly seek out an appeal. Between 30-60% of taxable property is overassessed, according to the National Taxpayers Union. Get Special Deductions There are various instances where you may be able to have the value of your home reduced in the eyes of the local government. These deductions protect certain individuals from having to pay the full-expected tax bill. “It's important to check for any special tax deductions in your area and for your specific circumstances. For example, seniors, veterans, people living with disabilities, farmers and lowincome households qualify for property tax exemptions, deductions or credits in many states,” says AJ Smith,
We know the property tax bill comes every year, but may not realize we could be paying less. Here are four overlooked ways to lower your property taxes. Appeal Your Tax Bill Believe it or not, appealing your tax property bill is one of the best ways to lower your taxes. If you believe your home is overvalued when you receive your bill, don’t wait to appeal. “You have between 30 and 90 days to appeal your tax bill. Contact your local assessor's office and ask what the appeals process is. It is better to begin this step immediately upon receiving your tax bill,” said Arvin Sahakian, Vice President of BeSmartee. The appeal period varies depending on where you live.
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vice president of content strategy and managing editor for SmartAsset. The key to remember here is deductions vary by state. Don’t Add On Many homeowners, especially firsttimers, don’t realize their property tax bill is directly related to the value of their home. As you add on to your house, the value will arguably increase. The property tax responsibility will likewise increase. Such additions can include: A new bedroom Adding a deck or porch Building a pool Any new construction that will add something permanent to your home will increase the amount of property taxes you owe.
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Look at Similar Properties Researching a handful of homes in your neighborhood or subdivision is one of the best ways to reduce your property tax liability. You want to find homes of comparable size and value to help give a fuller picture of what you should pay. Make sure to do full research when looking at other properties. You want to provide specific properties to find discrepancies, which will help build a case for lowering your property tax bill. The Bottom Line Paying a property tax bill is never fun. While it’s part of the cost of owning a home, in certain circumstances it’s quite possible to lower your payment and save some money.
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