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Free or Reduced Fee Legal Services in Maryland

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If you are in need of legal service but are unable to afford the cost you may qualify for reduced or free legal assistance through one of these organizations. MARYLAND LEGAL SERVICES CORPORATION FUNDED PROVIDERS 2017 Contact Information Allegany Law Foundation -(301) 722-3390 Alternative Directions – (410) 889-5072 Asian Pacific American Legal Resource Center- (202) […]

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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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For Maryland Taxes, What is the Date of Finality?

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The date of finality is the first day of January prior to the July 1st tax year. This applies when you are looking at what tax year is under appeal. For example, if you receive a triennial assessment for the three years beginning July 1, 2015, the date of finality for levy year 2015 is […]

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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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Using a Property Appraisal to Support Your Case at a Maryland Property Tax Appeal Hearing

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Appraisals are allowed as evidence at your hearing. You should submit the appraisal well in advance of your hearing but at least ten business days before. That said, often times an appraisal is unnecessary and other recent sales comps could be more valuable. For a free, confidential conversation to learn more about contesting your property […]

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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 Law Lawyer: Maryland Homestead Credit Rates by County/Municipality

The Homestead Credit limits the yearly increase in taxable assessments for qualifying Maryland real property to 10% or less each year. However, not every county has the same percentage cap. For example many set the cap at 10% however Prince George’s County and Anne Arundel County set the cap currently at 2%. To discuss this […]

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