We had a great response to our first email. I look forward to bringing you up-to-date information about property taxes.
Part of my job is to help folks understand how property tax assessments are calculated. . . our system in IL is messed up! To achieve an equitable assessment, the burden of proof usually falls on the taxpayer. Please take a couple of minutes to watch the video link above.
As always, please feel free to share this information with family and friends. You can forward this email using the easy buttons on the left. Thank you.
Assessment Roll is the annual process of communicating property value changes to taxpayers. It also starts the clock on the 30 day window for appealing your assessment. Blink and you miss it! Please contact us immediately upon receipt of your 2012 Assessment Notice.
Report on Pension Overhaul
Although legislators were called into special session by Governor Quinn, they failed to address the huge pension problem faced by Illinois.
"Thank you Karen for your effort. We tried to do this ourselves the year before and could not get anywhere. This money will help us save for our kids college education."
Margo B. Crystal Lake (15.6% assessment reduction, 1st year tax savings $1,254)
DISCLAIMER - K2 Consulting of IL, Inc. is not a law firm and does not provide legal services. K2 Consulting of IL, Inc. provides real estate tax consulting services that include real estate valuations and assistance with administrative real estate tax appeals.