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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 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 Tax Assessment Appeals: Can I Appeal After Purchasing a Home?

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Yes! Maryland law permits property owners to contest their real property taxes within 60 days of settlement. 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. For a free, confidential conversation to learn more about contesting your property […]

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