Business Personal Property Consulting

Often misunderstood, this area is of considerable expertise to UPTG. If the authorities do not accept the opinion of value on a property tax rendition, our system provides safe guards which flag us anytime an assessment is above what we rendered. This is the point where, with counsel from the client, UPTG determines whether or not an appeal is warranted.

Once an appeal is filed, UPTG contacts the assessors office to negotiate the opinion of value stated on the property rendition. UPTG will use the rendition—along with other information provided by the client—to make our argument. Most value disputes are settled at the informal level.

In the event the value dispute is not settled informally, UPTG takes the case to a Board Hearing. After each side presents its evidence, a final assessment is voted on by the Board.

As a last resort, the client can always choose litigation. UPTG settles most cases at the informal and Board Hearing levels. However, if a compromise cannot be reached, UPTG will consult with the client regarding costs as well as the potential for success in taking this step. Filing a lawsuit generally reopens the informal process, which can prompt the assessor to come to a value. Litigation is not an option in some states.