Monthly Archives: April 2012

The Tax Man Cometh – Part II: 5 Tips to Reduce Your Assessment

By Rebecca M. Speno on April 27th, 2012 Posted in Assessments, Assessors

It’s April, and property taxes aren’t on the forefront of your mind. But April is an ideal time to approach your assessor concerning your assessment before the official beginning of the assessment season on May 1. These 5 tips may help you avoid grievance time. 1: Talk to your assessor now. There’s no time like the… Continue Reading

The Tax Man Cometh – Part I: Grieving Your Property Assessment

By Kathleen M. Bennett on April 20th, 2012 Posted in Assessments, Assessors

It should come as no surprise that New Yorkers pay among the highest property taxes in the country. The amount that you pay in property taxes depends, in part, on the assessed value of your property. The assessed value of your property should equal its fair market value – the price that a willing buyer would pay… Continue Reading

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