From the team at Equitax Property Tax Consultants If you own property in Georgia, 2025 marked one of the most significant changes to our state's property tax system in decades. House Bill 581, passed by the General Assembly and made effective January 1, 2025 following voter ratification of a constitutional amendment in November 2024, reshapes [...]
You’ve opened the envelope and the number inside made your jaw drop. Your annual property tax assessment notice has arrived, and the amount you owe has jumped. If you’re like most homeowners in the Greater Atlanta area, your first thoughts were likely, “Why is this happening?” and, more importantly, “What can I do about [...]
Property taxes in Georgia can be a major annual expense for both homeowners and business owners. The good news? There are proven strategies you can use to lower your property tax liability – and Equitax is here to guide you every step of the way. Whether you're a homeowner in Atlanta or a commercial [...]
For property owners in Georgia, understanding the procedures and timelines associated with appealing a property tax assessment is paramount. Should a property owner believe their assessed value deviates from its fair market value, the right to appeal exists. However, adherence to specific deadlines is critical for initiating and pursuing this process for the 2025 tax [...]
Two newly approved tax measures could reshape local tax bills starting January 2025—if your county opts in. Georgia voters approved two key initiatives in the November 2024 election that could impact how much property tax homeowners and small business owners pay in 2025. These measures—Amendment 1 and Referendum A—introduce new homestead exemption rules and [...]
Criteria for choosing property tax consultants in the Atlanta area. Every year, property tax consultants in Atlanta help thousands of property owners reassess property tax values, prepare valuations, and file tax claims. With real estate prices increasing and valuations being affected by the pandemic, it's becoming quite common to seek help from professional property [...]
By Sharon Lurye Aug 26, 2021 This year’s housing boom has presented a financial windfall to sellers and an agonizing ordeal to buyers. However, even homeowners who stayed put may be affected—by being hit with higher property taxes. Average property taxes paid rose 4% in 2020, according to data from real estate information firm [...]
