MARLTON, N.J.--()--With home values reported down by an average of 20% to 30% since 2007, according to the Case-Schiller Home Price Index, most homeowners are overpaying their property taxes. Many counties reassess home values every three to five years. Consequently, tax assessments still reflect the higher home values prevalent a few years ago. These higher property taxes are now being viewed as the financial answer to many taxing authorities.
At last there is a new solution for homeowners: file a property tax appeal with www.TAXRITE.com ! TAXRITE is a new and easy “do-it-yourself” web-based property tax appeal service. A successful appeal could lower your property tax bill substantially from 10% to 30%. With a few keystrokes, a homeowner can receive all the individually prepared supporting documents needed to file a property tax appeal.
The service provides a complete, ready for submission appeal form, cover letter and all required supporting documentation including comparison data on sales of nearby properties, detailed filing instructions, filing fees and filing deadline information. The complete charge is one payment of $49.95. TAXRITE also provides a no-charge pre-qualification test to see if a prospective homeowner qualifies for a reduction in their property taxes. To pre-qualify, enter your street address and zip code. The TAXRITE system will respond in seconds at no cost.
The service also delivers free, easy to understand answers to homeowners’ commonly asked questions. Just go to www.taxrite.com/faq. Although TAXRITE will provide every tool needed to file a property tax appeal, the service does not cover any county filing fees, and the homeowner must print out and submit the forms generated for their individual appeal provided online by TAXRITE.
TAXRITE now provides tax appeal services in Pennsylvania for Berks, Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Lancaster, Lehigh, Montgomery, and York Counties (Philadelphia County has a two year moratorium). In the near future, service will be available in additional PA counties and for homeowners in Florida and California. Over time, TAXRITE plans to expand nationwide.
TAXRITE prides themselves as advocates of property tax simplicity, leading the way for taxpayers and municipalities to create an easier, more accurate and efficient system of real estate taxation. TAXRITE is committed to building the leading online real estate tax appeal network. TAXRITE’s mission is to be the easiest way to reduce your property taxes!
