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Why I haven’t received my PTAB refund yet. What is E&A doing to expedite my refund?

September 3, 2020

Question: Why do PTAB appeals take so long and what does Elliott & Associates do to speed up the process? Answer: PTAB cases can take a year or two or more to resolve. Here are some of the things that cause...

When is a one year reduction preferable to a multi-year reduction?

September 3, 2020

Question: Why did I get a one-year assessment reduction? Answer: Assessment reductions are generally awarded for multiple years. But, occasionally they may be awarded for one-year only. And, that is not necessarily a...

What should unit owners expect during the tax appeal process?

September 3, 2020

Question: How do condominium association appeals work? Answer: The Condominium Property Act allows condo boards to appeal tax assessments “on behalf of all unit owners”. This...

When should your association pay tax appeal legal fees from your budget and when should you bill back?

September 3, 2020

Question: Should our association pay tax appeal legal fees from our budget or bill the unit owners back? Answer: This is a business decision for your board. We will tell you what the law says and give you some of the pros...

Should unit owners be allowed to opt-out of condo association tax appeals?

September 3, 2020

Question: Can unit owners opt-out of condominium association appeals? Answer: No, unit owners cannot opt-out of association appeals. But, they can appeal on their own. And, by doing so, they will effectively have...

Am I eligible for the senior freeze and/or a senior citizens exemption?

September 3, 2020

Question: What is the difference between the senior exemption and the senior freeze? Answer: The senior exemption and the senior freeze are deductions off of a senior citizen’s real estate tax bill. Here’s how these...

Should unit owners with Senior Freezes still appeal their property taxes?

September 3, 2020

Question: If my association files a tax appeal on behalf of all unit owners in our development, am I at risk of losing my Senior Freeze exemption? Answer: No. The filing of a tax appeal will never cause you to lose the...

How do unit owners with Senior Freezes benefit from an association appeal?

September 3, 2020

Question: I have the senior freeze and I don’t think the Association’s tax appeal benefitted me. Please explain if it did. Answer: An Association tax appeal can benefit senior freeze recipients. Here’s how the...

I’ve successfully appealed my property taxes. What are the tax savings?

September 3, 2020

Question: If Elliott appeals my assessment and wins, will my tax bill be less than last year? Answer: Not necessarily. But, in nearly all cases, if we file a tax appeal for you and win, your taxes will be less than...

Should our association waive legal fees for senior freeze recipients?

September 3, 2020

Question: Should our association waive legal fees for senior freeze recipients? Answer: This is a business decision for your board. We will tell you what the law says and give you some of the pros and cons of waiving...

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Why I haven’t received my PTAB refund yet. What is E&A doing to expedite my refund?

When is a one year reduction preferable to a multi-year reduction?

What should unit owners expect during the tax appeal process?

When should your association pay tax appeal legal fees from your budget and when should you bill back?

Should unit owners be allowed to opt-out of condo association tax appeals?

Am I eligible for the senior freeze and/or a senior citizens exemption?

Should unit owners with Senior Freezes still appeal their property taxes?

How do unit owners with Senior Freezes benefit from an association appeal?

I’ve successfully appealed my property taxes. What are the tax savings?

Should our association waive legal fees for senior freeze recipients?

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