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Why are my property taxes more than last year even though I successfully appealed my taxes?

September 3, 2020

Question: You filed an appeal on my property and the assessment was reduced, buy my tax bill is higher than last year. Where are the savings? Answer: When your assessment is reduced because of a tax appeal, your...

Need a step by step guide for how your property tax bill is calculated?

September 3, 2020

Question: How is my tax bill calculated? Answer: Your tax bill is based on your current assessment, current equalizer, current tax rates and any exemptions you are entitled to as a homeowner. Here’s how the bill...

Why do my property taxes continue to rise when I regularly contest my taxes?

September 3, 2020

Question: Why does my tax bill rise each year? Answer: Tax bills can rise over time even when you diligently contest your assessment. But, if you don’t contest your assessment, the tax increases will be even...

Do you own commercial or industrial property in Cook County? You may be eligible for an incentive with substantial tax benefits.

September 3, 2020

Question: How do the Cook County Tax incentives work? Answer: Cook County offers tax incentives to owners of commercial and industrial property. These incentives reduce taxes by 60% for 10 years and gradually increase...

Should I pay my tax bill if I have a pending property tax apeal?

September 3, 2020

Question: Elliott & Associates is pursuing a tax appeal for me. Should I pay my tax bill? Answer: Yes, you should pay your tax bill even though you have an appeal pending. Here’s how the appeal process affects...

My Real Estate Taxes are Too High – Can You Help Me

August 31, 2020

Property managers and board members are often confronted by outraged unit owners wondering what the association is doing to reduce their real estate taxes. Click here to read the recent article by Joanne P. Elliott that...

Technology, transparency, and property taxes.

July 22, 2020

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Good News! You have more time to pay your property tax bills

June 3, 2020

Government officials in Cook and the collar counties have given taxpayers more time to pay their 2019 property taxes (due in 2020) without incurring penalties. Here’s a county-by-county update. Cook County taxpayers will...

Tax Bill Impact – Successful Appeal

May 22, 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 otherwise...

Assessor releases 2020 Reassessment Schedule

February 12, 2020

Assessor releases 2020 Reassessment Schedule The Assessor plans to start the 2020 reassessment season in February and will release assessment notices for each of the 17 South Suburban Townships one at a time through the end...

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Why are my property taxes more than last year even though I successfully appealed my taxes?

Need a step by step guide for how your property tax bill is calculated?

Why do my property taxes continue to rise when I regularly contest my taxes?

Do you own commercial or industrial property in Cook County? You may be eligible for an incentive with substantial tax benefits.

Should I pay my tax bill if I have a pending property tax apeal?

My Real Estate Taxes are Too High – Can You Help Me

Technology, transparency, and property taxes.

Good News! You have more time to pay your property tax bills

Tax Bill Impact – Successful Appeal

Assessor releases 2020 Reassessment Schedule

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