Texas Tax Protest

With Dallas County Taxes Expected to Surge in 2017, Homeowners Should Prep for Battle

By Heather Hunter / April 18, 2017 /

What’s got Dallas County residents nervously waiting in anticipation? On May 1, property tax notices will begin appearing in mailboxes across the county and some residents will need to prep for a fight. With the third highest effective property tax rates in the nation, Texas has been feeling the squeeze for years. And across Texas,…

Texas Among States with Highest Real Estate Taxes, Republican-Backed Legislation Aims to Change That

By Heather Hunter / March 2, 2017 /

Texas rises to the top again — this time, when it comes to high taxes.  According to a new study by WalletHub, Texas ranks sixth-highest for real estate taxes in the country. It’s no wonder then, that more than 60 tax-related bills sit before the Texas legislature now. Worth noting: the WalletHub study cites Republican…

How to Fight Back Against Tax Appraisal Increases

By doughatt / May 24, 2016 /

In short, almost everyone is going to be paying a lot more in taxes this year … unless they protest these unfair tax appraisals.