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List of Properties for Maryland Property Tax Appeal

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In preparing for an appeal the petition should include a list of comparable properties. These properties should be obtained by conducting an independent search along with obtaining the list of properties that the county intends to use at the hearing. If a written request is made at least 15 days prior to the hearing, the […]

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Can You Record Your Maryland Tax Appeal Hearing?

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Yes, Maryland tax appeal offices allow you to record your hearing though you are not permitted to attend and record someone else’s hearing. The court will not record for you so bring your own equiptment and their policies require that you confirm notice of your intent to record at least seven days before your hearing. […]

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Maryland Property Tax Petition Lawyer: Can a Scheduled Hearing be Postponed?

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Yes, but each county can be a little different on the rules of doing so. Generally speaking you are allowed two postponements. The request must be made prior to your case’s scheduled time but it is different county-to-county as to the deadline for doing so. If you do not appear, and later request a new […]

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Maryland Property Tax Appeal Attorney: Who has the burden of proof at the hearing?

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Maryland law requires that the appellant or petitioner has the burden of proof to demonstrate that the state is incorrect in the assessment of the property. This can be done in a number of successful ways however there are some things that cannot be considered such as the assessment of your neighbor. For a free, […]

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Maryland Property Tax Appeal Lawyer: Can Maryland Reassess Property Value After Purchase?

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No, Maryland Department of Assessments and Taxation cannot reassess because the property was purchased. Property is assessed every three years throughout the state of Maryland. The exception to this is if the property was improved (i.e. an addition, increased finished space, etc.) at which point the state could reassess in between the three year cycle; […]

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Maryland Property Tax Appeal Attorney: Appeal Tax Assessment With New Purchase of Home

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If you purchase property in Maryland you can appeal the tax assessment however this must be done within 60 days of the transfer. The appeal must be made to the State Department of Assessments and Taxation (SDAT). For a free, confidential conversation to learn more about contesting your property taxes and a free professional legal […]

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Maryland Property Tax Appeals Attorney: Appeal the Decision of the Department of Assessments and Taxation

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I appealed my property tax assessment and lost. Is there anything else that can be done? Yes. Whether you lost or your assessment was not reduced as much as it should have been, the next step is to appeal the decision of the Department of Assessments and Taxation to the Property Tax Assessment Appeal Board. […]

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Maryland Property Tax Appeals, Lawyer: Annual Appeal of Property Assessment

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My property was just reassessed last year. Is it too late for you to challenge my assessment? No! We can challenge your assessment for the next tax year but I must file your appeal by January 1st. For a free, confidential conversation to learn more about contesting your property taxes and a professional legal assessment […]

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Maryland Property Tax Appeal: When Can I Appeal My Property Tax?

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Maryland law permits property owners to contest their real property taxes. The process allows us the opportunity to establish, through market analysis, Maryland law, and argumentation at a hearing, that a property assessment and/or classification is incorrect. Property values rise and fall but often the Maryland Department of Assessments & Taxation does not account for […]

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