The informal tax assessment appeals for Allegheny County will begin in January, 2012. Don’t be fooled into thinking the process is not important.  In fact, it can be very important to correcting errors concerning the market value of your property and the resulting tax bill.  Make sure you are prepared to talk about the value units of comparison such as living area square feet, above ground living area, lot size, location land value differences, depreciation etc.

For commercial and industrial properties it is even more complicated because income and capitalization rates may be part of the valuation problem. Like the old Fram oil filter commercial said “pay now or pay later”.  Do it right the first time and you will save more tax dollars down the road.

As an Attorney/appraiser I can help.  E-mail or call for free consultation.