PROPERTY TAX APPEALS
New Jersey property owners face some of the highest property tax burdens in the country. When property is overassessed, owners may be paying more than their fair share. A successful property tax appeal can result in meaningful tax savings for both residential and commercial property owners.
UNDERSTANDING PROPERTY TAX ASSESSMENTS
Property taxes in New Jersey are based on the assessed value assigned by the municipality. When the equalized assessed value of a property exceeds its fair market value, the assessment may be excessive and subject to appeal.
FILING DEADLINES
In most New Jersey municipalities, the deadline to file a property tax appeal is April 1. Different deadlines may apply in municipalities undergoing a revaluation or reassessment. Missing the applicable deadline will generally result in the loss of the right to appeal for that tax year, making timely review important.
HOW I CAN HELP
My office reviews potential property tax appeals to determine whether there are reasonable grounds to proceed. Property tax appeals require careful evaluation of valuation issues and supporting evidence, and not every assessment justifies filing an appeal.
When a matter is appropriate for appeal, my office may assist clients by:
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Working with qualified appraisers to develop evidence of overvaluation
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Preparing and filing the appeal
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Representing clients before the County Tax Board or New Jersey Tax Court, as appropriate
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Negotiating with municipal tax assessors and attorneys
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Presenting the case with the goal of achieving a fair and supportable result
LEGAL FEES
Most property tax appeal matters are handled on a contingency fee basis, meaning no legal fee is owed unless a reduction in the assessment is achieved. Depending on the matter, hourly fee arrangements may also be available.
CONTACT
To discuss whether your property may be a candidate for appeal, contact my office at (862) 246-6496 or through the contact page.
