Chicago, Illinois Tax Law Blog
How are commercial properties assessed?
If you own a commercial property in Cook County, you may be wondering how the property tax assessment process works. The process can be complex and even a bit mystifying to the average citizen. You may review your tax bill and wonder how they came up with that number....
read moreProperty tax appeals, other factors can change tax amount
Feeling disgruntled over taxes is something that most people in Chicago and elsewhere feel at some point or another. When it comes to paying taxes on their property, they may feel that they are paying an unfair amount or wonder why their tax amount increased. Changes...
read moreProperty tax appeals may result from revaluations
The value of a person's property and the surrounding properties significantly influences the amount of taxes paid on that property. In many cases, Chicago residents wonder whether they are paying the right amount of property taxes and whether they could potentially...
read moreWalmart location currently involved in assessment appeals case
Just like other property owners, business owners have to pay property taxes. The taxes owed on commercial property can be extensive, so understandably, company owners want to make sure that their tax assessments are correct. In some cases, businesses may need to take...
read moreWhat tax law methods are used for property tax assessment?
Owning a home or any type of real estate in Chicago can be exciting. However, it also means that property taxes will be levied against the owners. Like many other forms of taxation, property tax may seem like a necessary evil to some, but they still must comply with...
read moreProperty tax appeals deadline recently passed for Chicago
Chicago property owners have many financial factors to consider. For business owners, every financial aspect related to their companies is important, including property taxes. In some instances, business and property owners may feel that they are paying too much in...
read moreHow are gas station property tax appeals handled?
Cook County, Illinois welcomes new assessor Fritz Kaegi and a general movement to make the commercial property assessment and appeals process more transparent. As a property owner, you may be paying more in taxes than you should and transparency can help make the...
read moreRefunds for property taxes given to homeowners in Chicago area
Understandably, many people hate having to address their taxes. Property taxes in particular can be difficult to handle, and some individuals may not know whether they are even paying an accurate amount. In some cases, property owners may actually be paying too much...
read moreProperty tax appeals may help Chicago homeowners
While most people love owning their own homes, they often hate having to contend with property taxes. In many cases, Chicago residents may think their property taxes are too high but that there is nothing they can do about it. Fortunately, that may not be the case....
read moreProperty tax assessment issues in Cook County
Many changes have happened at the Cook County Assessor’s office in the wake of the controversies over assessments that arose last year. This includes the recent leadership change at the office. It also includes reforms to residential assessments in the county....
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