Not sure how property tax disputes work? Look through our FAQs, and if you still have questions, feel free to reach out!
We work on a contingency basis, paying for ourselves from the tax savings we generate. Our fee for Residential properties is 40% of tax savings achieved, and we don't bill for our services if a reduction was not achieved. There is no administrative or minimum fee. For Commercial properties, we have a highly competitive, tiered, contingency fee structure. Call for details.
We serve clients with Commercial Properties in all Texas counties. We serve clients with Residential Properties in Central Texas (Travis, Williamson and Hays counties).
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Check out this article for step by step instructions for finding your notice online.
Yes, we represent commercial properties all across Texas. Our commercial fee structure is very competitive. Call for details.
Yes! We file business personal property renditions as well as business personal property tax protests.
The fee structure for commercial property tax representation varies based on the specific needs of the client. Please contact us directly for your free quote at 512-833-5503.
Each year, the protest schedule allows for cases to be heard starting in late-March, and hearings go through October. Depending on when your case is worked and a number of other factors, you can expect to hear from us anytime from late July to early November.
Yes. We can still represent you at a formal hearing. However, the terms change once you have e-filed. When you E-file, we lose the opportunity to represent you at an informal hearing. That only leaves us with the formal hearing to protest your case which affects the possibility of getting you the greatest reduction on your property taxes. If you do choose to enlist our service, there is either a $250 fee, or the 40% contingency fee, whichever is greater
Appraised values can increase without limit as long as the Central Appraisal District feels that the increase is justified. If your property has a homestead exemption in place, then the amount you can be taxed on is limited to a 10% increase each year. This amount is known as your assessed value.
Unfortunately, we do not handle exemptions of any kind. We suggest you contact your County Central Appraisal District directly for assistance with your exemptions.
The deadline to file a property tax protest is 30 days after your Notice of Appraised Value is made available to you, or May 15th, whichever is later.
"Location, Location, Location!!!" The real estate market in Austin is booming, to say the least. More and more people are moving to the city and the surrounding area, which has resulted in an increase in property values.
Reducing your appraised value will not affect your sale or list price. Think of your appraisal from the Central Appraisal District as an estimation of "taxable value" and not as what your property should be listed for. Remember, in Travis and Williamson County the Central Appraisal Districts use a mass appraisal system. This means they are unaware of the details about your property that may point to a higher or a lower value. In reality, many homebuyers will see a lower appraised value as a benefit since it means lower taxes for them.
Nothing! There is no fee if we don't save you money. This means that our goals are completely aligned, if you don't save money, we don't send you a bill.
Our agreement contains a continuous representation clause. This means your contract will remain in effect until you cancel it. We will continue to protest every year on your behalf and send you a bill only if we reduce your property taxes for that year. You may cancel the agreement in writing any time prior to your hearing.
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Check out this blog post for detailed information regarding tax savings with an escrow account.
The likelihood of your appraised value increasing at an informal hearing is extremely rare, we would never agree to a value higher than the notice value.
Not likely. The Central Appraisal Districts in both Williamson and Travis County use mass appraisal techniques to instead of appraising properties individually, although they do occasionally conduct "field checks" in which they look into the characteristics of certain properties in person. If you do have an appraiser request to come on your property and do a field check, KINDLY request they leave and contact us. NEVER allow an appraiser to enter your home without Five Stone by your side.
A consultant from Five Stone may contact you to ask specific questions about your property; however, only in extremely rare circumstances will a consultant inspect your property in person.
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Our team of property tax experts will take it from there. We research your property, build your case, then protest on your behalf at the appraisal district.
We follow up with you once an outcome has been achieved, only billing for our services if we successfully lowered your property taxes.
The property tax service is set to be continuous. We do this so that we can use previous years' reductions to continue to limit your tax burden year after year.
Contact our property tax team today to get started.
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