When is the last day to  challenge my property tax assessment for taxes payable in 2012?

April 30th, 2012.

How much can my taxes be reduced by the appeal process?

While every case is unique, taxpayers who have engaged property tax consultant Laurie Karnes of Land For Sale, Inc. for research and analysis have seen reductions as much as 70%.

Why should I engage Laurie Karnes as a consultant to help me reduce my property taxes?   

 Laurie's research and analysis has resulted in $108 million of property tax reductions.  Laurie has 30 years experience in land development, an MBA from the University of Minnesota Carlson School and she is both a Minnesota  licensed real estate broker and appraiser.   Laurie has completed courses on Minnesota Property tax appeals from both the Minnesota Bar Association and the Minnesota Association of Assessor Officers.

Which state is said to have the most complicated property tax system in the nation?

Minnesota.  

Can I appeal my property tax assessment on my own?

         Not a good idea.  If the legal petition isn't filed correctly, the case can be dismissed.   Also,  The Assessor is presumed to be correct.  Its takes solid market research, analysis and experience with appraisal concepts to demonstrate to  the assessor or the property tax court that the current assessment is too high.

Do  I still need to pay my property taxes if I challenge the assessment?

Yes.  Failure to pay your property taxes  in the year you are appealing them for will result in dismissing your property tax court appeal. 

I just got my valuation notice for property taxes payable in 2013.  What is this Board of Appeal and Equalization they are talking about? 
        This is a  speedier and more informal alternative to property tax court for your taxes payable in 2013.  However, the deadlines are very specific.  If you miss the local board you cannot appeal to the county.

Why do some property tax appeals fail to reduce the taxes?
 
       *You  or your attorney made a mistake in the process and your case was dismissed.
       *You failed to pay your property taxes when due for  the YEAR YOU’RE  APPEALING in Property Tax Court. 
       *You or your attorney didn’t engage a valuation expert that understands both your property and the tax appeal process.             *The most common reason that property tax appeals fail to reduce your taxes is that:                                                                 THE ASSESSOR WAS RIGHT.                     
 

     Don’t waste your time and money filing a property tax appeal that has no merit. 

         For a FREE evaluation of your Minnesota property tax assessment   you can:

*Call Laurie Karnes at 763-420-4757

* Send a copy of your 2012 Proposed  Property Tax Statements  or your Pay 2013 Valuation Statement to:

Land For Sale, Inc.

P.O. Box  2316

Maple Grove, MN  55311

          Or fax to:  763-420-9792   or

          Or Scan and email to:

          Landforsale@visi.com