Minnesota Commercial Property Tax Appeals Blog
4 forms of documentation you need for a property tax appeal
Commercial property taxes are one of the most substantial financial burdens for a company. Due to the number of variables that go into a commercial property tax assessment, real estate owners need to review and appeal property tax assessments annually. Preparing for a...
Prepare for assessment and appeal with a tax plan
Your property taxes seem like they are always going up. While that might not actually be true, it’s best to be prepared for when it does happen or be able to argue that it shouldn’t be the case. Having a tax plan in place for your business can help navigate variations...
There are two avenues for appealing Minnesota property taxes
If you’re a commercial property owner in Minnesota, you may be interested in contesting the amount of property taxes being assessed against your property. The first step is to visit your local tax assessor’s office. There, you can check any unclear facts and compare...
‘Dark stores’ tax fight heads to Capitol
Tax assessors have one duty and that is to figure out what a property is worth. In essence, the question they must answer is this: if this property were to be put on the market today, what would it sell for? For a long time, local assessors have punitively added...
Attorney At Law Magazine features Robert Hill as their Attorney of the Month
From Attorney At Law magazine: Welcome to our February issue! This issue we feature Robert Hill, a property tax lawyer and fighter for justice as our “Attorney of the Month.” Get to know Mr. Hill and his thirty plus years of experience involving commercial property...
Trickle Down Taxes: How Unfair Tax Burdens are Passed Along
The second of a 4-part series by Matt Barnsley Tax levies do not exist in a vacuum. They are multifaceted and complex. And in a representative democracy like ours here in the United States, it is vital that all properties be assessed and taxed fairly. This may seem...
Boom Goes Bust: What Happens When the Coffers Run Dry in Anytown, USA
The first of a 4-part series by Matt Barnsley Imagine ten years ago the town you live in has an economic boom due to the discovery of oil. Petroleum companies have struck it rich and are pouring millions of dollars into your local economy. They’re buying property,...
Settlement in Winona County
by Staff writer A settlement has been reached in a case that will stand as a victory for fairness and reasonable tax assessments. The petitioners in Menards vs. Winona County accepted an adjusted market rate of $7.2 million, down from the $9 million that was...
Homeowner Discrimination: A Thought Experiment
By Matt Barnsley As property owners and American taxpayers, we rely upon a system of government that is supposed to ensure fairness and equality. This is especially true when it comes to assessing property values. You should be paying roughly the same amount as your...
Dickinson, ND City Council Beats Up Senior Citizen with Outrageous Tax Assessments
By Matt Barnsley Imagine being 75 years old. You’ve spent your life being a responsible citizen, working hard, and finally, buying rental properties to see you through your retirement years. You’re proud of what you’ve built and the community you’ve invested in....
