Owning real estate has its pros and cons, and tax season is never in the pro column. Unfortunately, county appraisals are finally catching up to the market. If you don’t have a homestead exemption filed on your property, you may have seen a tax increase as unprecedented as the home prices in Austin. So, we’ve put together a road map for homestead filing, tax protesting, and more to help get you in the best position for when your taxes are due to be paid.
From the Texas Comptroller:
One of your most important rights as a taxpayer is your right to protest to the appraisal review board (ARB). You may protest if you disagree with the appraisal district value or any of the appraisal district’s actions concerning your property.
If you are dissatisfied with the ARB’s findings, you have the right to appeal the ARB’s decision. Depending on the facts and type of property, you may be able to appeal to the state district court in the county in which your property is located; to an independent arbitrator; or to the State Office of Administrative Hearings (SOAH).