Gill, Denson & Company was recently featured on KXAN, Austin’s local news channel. One of our partners, Richie Gill, discussed how property owners can help lower their property tax bill before the upcoming January 31st payment deadline. You don’t want to miss out on these valuable tips before making your next tax payment. Click [...]
Here’s what you need to know about the Texas property tax protest process: The Texas property tax protest process typically involves either informal negotiations with the appraisal district or formal hearings before the Appraisal Review Board (ARB). Informal settlements are direct negotiations with the appraisal district, potentially a reasonable resolution as the county field [...]
Here’s what you need to know about the best time to protest property taxes in Texas: Spring is when tax value notices are mailed, rendition filings are due, and the protest deadline occurs. Summer to fall is when protest hearings are typically held. Fall is when tax bills for the current year are mailed [...]
Here’s what you need to know about the Texas property tax protest deadline: The deadline is either May 15th or 30 days after you receive the Notice of Appraised Value, whichever is later. You may file after the Texas property tax protest deadline only under specific circumstances, which are rare. We highly recommend starting [...]
Here’s what you need to know about preventing, managing, and resolving a mortgage escrow shortage: When you make your monthly mortgage payment, part of your payment may include a contribution to an escrow account that pays for your property taxes and insurance expenses on your behalf. A mortgage escrow shortage happens when there isn’t [...]
