Due to the economic downturn, most property values have declined.  Thus, many taxpayers have the opportunity to appeal the valuation of their properties and potentially reduce their real estate tax bills.

What you will learn:

• Learn how real property taxes are calculated and how to asses opportunities for tax reductions
• Identify key dates and the time line associated with contesting property values in Ohio
• Understand the appeals process and key documentation/support required

Who should attend:

• CFO’s and controllers of businesses that own land and buildings
• Real estate investors & property managers
• Other stakeholders with a desire to decrease costs associated with real estate taxes

Date: March 2, 2010

Time: Noon – 1:00pm EST

Featured Speaker: Paul T. Saba, Esq.

Shareholder

Finney, Stagnaro, Saba & Patterson Co., L.P.A

Moderated by: Jack W. Lohbeck

Director-Business Consulting

Battelle & Battelle LLP

Reserve your Webinar seat now at:
https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/260903475

After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the Webinar.

System Requirements:

PC-based attendees
Required: Windows® 2000, XP Home, XP Pro, 2003 Server, Vista

Macintosh®-based attendees
Required: Mac OS® X 10.4 (Tiger®) or newer

Join Finney, Stagnaro, Saba & Patterson, LPA and RETA on February, 22, 2010 to learn about how you can reduce your property taxes with property tax valuation appeals.

Monday, February 22 from 6:00 – 7:30pm

Location: Sharonville United Methodist Church
3751 Creek Road, Sharonville, Ohio 45241

Sponsored By: Dan Weis, RE/MAX UNLIMITED, REALTORS

This seminar is free to the public. RSVP to Amy White at acw@retaxsavings.com or 513 533-5155.

Property taxes are one of the greatest expenses associated with property ownership, and they are ever increasing. Many owners are unaware that in each state and county, there is a legal right to challenge one’s valuation and that process can result in a reduction of your taxes and in some cases in a refund of taxes already paid.

Join Finney, Stagnaro, Saba & Patterson, LPA and RETA on February, 3, 2010 to learn about how you can reduce your property taxes with property tax valuation appeals.

Wednesday, February 3 from 6:00 – 7:30pm

Location: Coldwell Banker West Shell office
5947 Deerfield Boulevard Suite #104 Mason Ohio 45040

Sponsored By: Angie Knoechel Sexton, Coldwell Banker

This seminar is free to the public. RSVP to Amy White at acw@retaxsavings.com or 513 533-5155.

Property taxes are one of the greatest expenses associated with property ownership, and they are ever increasing. Many owners are unaware that in each state and county, there is a legal right to challenge one’s valuation and that process can result in a reduction of your taxes and in some cases in a refund of taxes already paid.

Join Finney, Stagnaro, Saba & Patterson, LPA and RETA on January 20, 2010 to learn about how you can reduce your property taxes with property tax valuation appeals.

Wednesday Jan 20th 6:30 – 7:30pm

Location: Cincinnati Country Day School, 6905 Given Road, Cincinnati, OH 45243, in the lower school Library

Notice the location has changed. 1/15/2010

Sponsored By: Gerri Strauss, Coldwell Banker West Shell Mariemont

This seminar is free to the public. RSVP to Amy at acw@retaxsavings.com or 513-533-5155.

Property taxes are one of the greatest expenses associated with property ownership, and they are ever increasing. Many owners are unaware that in each state and county, there is a legal right to challenge one’s valuation and that process can result in a reduction of your taxes and in some cases in a refund of taxes already paid.

Join Finney, Stagnaro, Saba & Patterson, LPA and RETA on January 12, 2010 to learn about how you can reduce your property taxes with property tax valuation appeals.

Tuesday Jan 12th 6:00 – 7:30pm

Location: Crossroads Community Church, 3500 Madison Road Cincinnati, OH 45209

Sponsored By: Rick and Holly Finn of Coldwell Banker Westshell, Hyde Park and FSSP

This seminar is free to the public. RSVP to Gretchen at gws@fssp-law.com or 513-533-2730

Thursday, December 10, 2009
Cincinnati Area Board of Realtors with Hamilton County Auditor Dusty Rhodes.

(Realtors only) The Cincinnati Area Board of Realtors is offering its commercial and residential Realtor members an interactive three-hour seminar on property valuation reduction challenges to train Realtors in advising their clients how to successfully challenge their property tax assessments and reduce their tax bills.

RSVP today >

On 01/15/09, I attended a 3-hour class given by real estate attorney, Chris Finney (Finney, Stagnaro, Saba & Patterson Co., LPA) and special guest, Dusty Rhodes, Hamilton County Auditor. The class was titled: “Reducing Your Property Taxes: Property Tax Valuation Appeals in Ohio”. If you live in Hamilton or Butler County and are thinking about appealing your new property value used for taxes, you will find helpful these notes taken during the class.

Homestead Exemption: In Ohio, any property that’s owner-occupied and the owner is 65 years or older, is entitled to an exemption on the first $25,000 of property value for taxes. If this applies & you aren’t receiving the Homestead Exemption, you can find the forms for Hamilton County residents here. Applications must be filed before June 01, 2009, or you have to wait for the following year to file.

source: Appealing Property Tax Valuations in Hamilton & Butler County

While some county tax assessment value increases are expected, I’ve heard of many that appear out of line.
I just found out about a free property tax reduction seminar and the information is listed below:

COAST attorneys have been holding a series of free property tax reduction seminars to train homeowners and commercial property owners how they can successfully challenge their property tax valuations reflected on their January 2009 bills from the County Treasurer. Those seminars were each completely “sold out,” with more than 60 persons attending each class. As a result, four new, free classes have been added, and they are filling up quickly as well.

Monday, January 26, 2009 from 6 – 7:30 PM
Home Builders Association
415 Glensprings Dr 45246

Wednesday, January 28, 2009 from 6 – 7:30 PM
Home Builders Association
415 Glensprings Dr 45246

Tuesday, February 3, 2009 from 6 – 7:30 PM
Anderson Center
7850 Five Mile Rd 45230

Friday, February 6, 2009 from 7:30 – 9 AM
Employer Resource Association
1200 Edison Dr 45216

Monday, February 9, 2009 from 6:00 – 7:30 PM
HORAN Building
4990 E. Galbraith Rd 45236

Call to RSVP (513) 533-2730.

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