Rockland 845-520-3160 | Westchester 914-920-4442

How It Works2023-03-23T13:49:01-04:00

How It Works

Every year, Homeowners like you have the ability to have their property’s assessment reviewed, and possibly reduced. If we succeed in reducing that assessment, your property taxes will be reduced as well, giving you savings that can last for many years.

For over 20 years, our experienced Professionals have been successfully representing Homeowners like you through this process, and we would love the opportunity to represent you as well! And remember, we will handle every aspect of this process for you until conclusion; we’ve got your back!

Here are the major highlights of the Grievance Process:

1. Preparation: We will gather data and prepare your case in anticipation of filing.

2. Board of Assessment Review: We will prepare the application and submit the necessary paperwork with your Board of Assessment Review.

3. Waiting for the Board Decision: It will take several months for your Board of Assessment Review to issue their decisions (each municipality has its own policies & procedures). Once we get that decision, we will promptly share it with you. Keep in mind that it is very typical for the Board to turn down the vast majority of cases, regardless of their merit.

4. Small Claims Assessment Review: If the Board of Assessment Review does not grant us a reduction, we will file an appeal with the Small Claims Assessment Review (SCAR). This is the last step, and a very important and necessary part of the process. In our experience, over 95% of all successful reductions occur in SCAR.

5. Decision: Once we hear back from Small Claims Assessment Review, it will be the final decision determining whether the assessment was reduced or not. We will promptly share that decision with you.

Take a look below at some Frequently Asked Questions. If you have any further questions, please don’t hesitate to call us to inquire – Rockland County Residents: 845-520-3160 | Westchester County Residents: 914-920-4442.

Frequently Asked questions

Can my taxes go up as a result of this process?2023-03-23T13:48:55-04:00

No! Absolutely not! There is no downside to this process. There are only 2 possible outcomes to this process: 1. Your assessment will go down or 2. Your assessment will stay the same. Period.

How does this process work?2023-03-23T13:48:55-04:00

We will file all of the necessary forms, conduct an analysis of your property and do all of the work required to achieve a successful reduction. We will bring your case to your local Board of Assessment Review (and court if necessary) and provide all of the documentary evidence needed to reduce your assessment. We do everything! You will never have to fill out paperwork, or attend any meetings.

What does it cost?2023-03-23T13:48:56-04:00

You only pay us if we succeed! Our fee is a one time fee of 50% of the first year’s savings, payable only AFTER we provide you with official documentation that the assessment has been reduced. In all subsequent years, you keep 100% of the savings. If we do not reduce the assessment, our company will NOT charge you a fee. A $30 court imposed fee is required only in the event that your petition needs to be filed in Small Claims Assessment Review.

Is my home over assessed? How can I find out?2023-03-23T13:48:56-04:00

There is a very high likelihood that your property is over-assessed. The result is that homeowners have to bear an ever increasing tax burden to support local municipalities. Our company will do an exhaustive analysis to determine whether we can reduce your assessment and save you money. We will do so at our expense, not yours.

Why choose Tax Reduction Professionals to hand my appeal?2023-03-23T13:48:56-04:00

We have years of experience challenging assessments on behalf of homeowners in New York State. Over that time we have worked as tireless advocates for our clients and have obtained significant tax savings their behalf. Few companies can match our expertise and knowledge of the tax appeals process.

Which of my property taxes does this affect?2023-03-23T13:48:56-04:00

The underlying assessment of your property that we are challenging affects your Town (or City), County & School taxes. If you are in an Incorporated Village tied to the Town’s assessment, that that too will be reduced if we succeed.

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We have years of experience challenging assessments on behalf of homeowners in New York State. Over that time we have worked as tireless advocates for thousands of clients and have obtained significant tax savings for many of them. Few companies can match our experience and knowledge of the tax appeals process. Most importantly, we have gained the respect of both assessors and Judges who know that we are competent, honest, skilled professionals that work tirelessly on behalf of our clients.

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