Gary Smith | Real Estate Tax Attorney Blog
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Gary H. Smith is dedicated to helping you to cut your property taxes in Chicago and all of the cook county. Follow this blog for the latest news updates about property tax assessment reductions and appeals, real estate tax planning or real estate closings.
Gary Smith | Real Estate Tax Attorney Blog
2y ago
As the calendar turns to a new year, that means a new tax return bill will soon be in the mail. For property owners who think their tax bills are too high, that means they will be thinking of whether ..read more
Gary Smith | Real Estate Tax Attorney Blog
2y ago
Hiring a property tax attorney to challenge the assessment and lower a property tax bill could garner a smaller property tax bill in the future. Having a list of questions ready to ask, including how many property tax cases the attorney has ..read more
Gary Smith | Real Estate Tax Attorney Blog
2y ago
Owning property is an investment that can build wealth as well as a good way to cut down on taxes. Home Improvement exemptions, purchasing in opportunity zones, and depreciation deductions are just some ways taxpayers can save on property taxes ..read more
Gary Smith | Real Estate Tax Attorney Blog
3y ago
In Illinois, disabled veterans can get property tax breaks, sometimes paying no property taxes, based on their disability status, not their income status. How Disabled Veterans Receive Exemptions In the past few months, the property tax exemptions available to property ..read more
Gary Smith | Real Estate Tax Attorney Blog
3y ago
A number of Cook County property owners are receiving automatic refunds for overpayment on the first installment of their property taxes. Homeowner Overpayments Automatically Refunded Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas instituted an automatic refund program in July 2018, to provide ..read more
Gary Smith | Real Estate Tax Attorney Blog
3y ago
Allstate Insurance has put its 186-acre corporate campus in Northbrook up for sale. The impact of that sale might be felt in two suburban school districts. How Much Does Allstate Pay in Taxes? Allstate, like many other companies during this ..read more
Gary Smith | Real Estate Tax Attorney Blog
3y ago
Making sure a property has the proper tax exemptions attached to it is one of the best ways to ensure that a property owner is paying the lowest amount possible. Why Exemptions Matter Cook County property owners should check the ..read more
Gary Smith | Real Estate Tax Attorney Blog
3y ago
Cook County commercial property reclassification pushes some businesses to close rather than face mounting tax hikes. Designations Matter in Assessment Process When Cook County Assessor Fritz Kaegi completed the first round of assessments under his leadership in 2019, commercial property ..read more
Gary Smith | Real Estate Tax Attorney Blog
3y ago
The Cook County Treasurer’s office has scheduled the first property tax sale in two years, to take place in November. What Is a Tax Sale and How Does it Work? Per Illinois law, the annual sale of property taxes is ..read more
Gary Smith | Real Estate Tax Attorney Blog
3y ago
Chicago is providing a variety of incentives to businesses for relocating or expanding in Chicago, dependent on the size and location of the project and the number of jobs it creates. What Incentives Are Available The Tax Increment Financing, or ..read more