The Watchdog has had a lot to say about your tax appraisals over the years. He has a long history of teaching you how to navigate Texas’ tricky property tax system. Here are some stories from the past that might help you well into the future:
1. How the often bewildering Texas tax protest system works. (Hint: Everybody is confused. But if you don’t protest every year, the bills pile up in an unfair way.)
2. You should consider getting a property tax consultant. (And yes, there are pitfalls in that process, too. Let me show you the way...)
3. Bravehearts, you can try this method if you don’t want to actually go to an appraisal board hearing.
4. If you learn how to protest, there’s solid evidence that your tax bill can go down. (Many save hundreds of dollars from a single protest. It’s worth it.)
5. In Texas, real estate sale prices are not public information. But your appraisal district will try to trick you into telling them what you paid so they can raise your taxable appraised value. (Read it, and weep, and learn when to stay silent on how much your home is worth.)
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