Our property tax consultants work on a contigency basis - no flat fees or upfront costs. You pay nothing unless we reduce the amount you pay in property taxes. Our goal at RPT is to educate our clients and guide them through every step of the property tax protest process.
All owners of property, whether it is residential or commercial property, have the right to protest their property taxes. The term "property" as defined in the Texas. Property Tax Code, includes but is not limited to, single family dwellings, townhomes, condominiums, patio homes, undeveloped land, farm land and almost any other property you can think of. Your most important right as a taxpayer is your right to protest to the appraisal review board (ARB). You may protest if you disagree with any of the appraisal district's actions concerning your property. You may discuss your objections about your property value, exemptions and special appraisal in a hearing with the ARB, an impartial panel of your fellow citizens. Most appraisal districts will informally review your protest with you to try to resolve your concerns.
Generally, personal property is not taxable. However, property held for the purposes of being sold, leased or otherwise being held for the purpose of producing profit is taxable. Property of this nature is called Business Personal Property (BPP). Owners of BPP must file a rendition in order for the district to assess taxes of such property. This rendition covers property owned or managed and controlled as a fiduciary on January 1st of the current year. This rendition must be filed with the county appraisal district after January 1st and no later than April 15th of the current tax year.
