Gain a better understanding of how property taxes are assessed and how to appeal an assessment.
Property taxes can either be a major liability or a minor inconvenience, depending on where you conduct business. This course will help those responsible for property tax administration identify potential property tax savings and understand strategies for achieving those savings. This material will also explain the types of property typically subject to tax, how those taxes are calculated, the approaches to value employed by county tax assessors, and how to appeal your property taxes.
Learning Objectives
- You will be able to recognize characteristics of property taxes
- You will be able to identify tax calculations
- You will be able to differentiate between valuation approaches
- You will be able to differentiate between obsolences
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Agenda
What Are Property Taxes?
- Historical Origins of Property Taxes
- Rationale for Taxing Property
- Types of Property Taxes
How Are Property Taxes Calculated?
- Ad Valorem Tax
- Defining Market Value
- Tax Assessors' Approaches to Value
Strategies for Reducing Your Property Taxes
- Identifying Opportunities for Appeal
- Estimating Costs of Appeal and Potential Benefits
- Recognizing When to Engage Consultants
Appealing Your Property Taxes
- Completing the Application Process
- Developing Required Evidence for Hearing
- Participating in Appeals Hearings
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Credits
OnDemand Course
This course was last reviewed on January 31, 2024.
Call 1-866-352-9540 for further credit information.
No Credit AvailableThis program does NOT qualify, nor meet the National Standard for NASBA accreditation.
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Faculty
Michael T. Lebeau
Bewley, Lassleben & Miller, LLP
- Partner in the office of Bewley, Lassleben & Miller, LLP
- California property tax practice
- Member of the board of directors of California Taxpayers’ Association
- Regular speaker at property tax seminars and workshops
- J.D. degree, UOP McGeorge School of Law
- Can be contacted at [email protected] or 949-678-9177
Joseph A. Vinatieri, Esq.
Bewley, Lassleben & Miller, LLP
- Partner in the office of Bewley, Lassleben & Miller, LLP
- California state and local tax practice
- Conducts regular state and local tax seminars and workshops
- Membership of the Institute for Professionals in Taxation
- J.D. degree, University of San Diego School of Law
- Can be contacted at [email protected] or 562-698-9771
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