Taxes are still one of the certainties in life (it’s nice to know some things haven’t changed since the 18th century), but the same can’t be said for the amount of taxes paid. Thanks to the property tax appeal process, valuation amounts are never set in stone—as long as you take full advantage of your right to challenge an unfair assessment.

Our mission at CrowdReason is and has always been to give you, our customers, the digital tools that will help you thrive. In our view, that involves a whole lot more than just selling software.

Our mission at CrowdReason is and has always been to give you, our customers, the digital tools that will help you thrive. In our view, that involves a whole lot more than just selling software.

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Things To Know About Comparing Property Taxes By State
Looking for property tax information about a specific state?

• Maryland
• New York
• California
• Texas
• New Jersey
• South Carolina
• Alabama
• Indiana
• Wisconsin
• Florida
• Virginia
• Georgia
• Oklahoma
• Colorado

Want to simplify your business personal property tax process no matter what state you’re in?

If you’re operating your business in multiple states—or are contemplating putting down roots in another state—tax policies and obligations are probably already top of mind.

If you’ve worked with property taxes for any length of time, you know audits are an unfortunate reality. Just when you were sure you had everything just right—all your assets tied to the right locations, placed in the right asset classifications, and depreciated appropriately—an auditor points out various errors and wrong decisions, and calls out your unorganized recordkeeping.

Automation is a concept that’s had the business world abuzz for some time now. Leaders from nearly every industry praise automation for streamlining cumbersome or lengthy processes across the organization. Every functional area can benefit from it, and the tax department is no exception.

To some degree, digital transformation is taking place in nearly every industry, every vertical, and every functional area. But some organizational functions are lagging—the tax department is a good example. In an EY article on the challenges tax leaders are facing in 2021 and beyond, one industry professional shares his thoughts on why:

For organizations of all sizes, it seems there’s never enough time or manpower available for corporate tax planning. But the larger your organization, the more planning is required, especially when it comes to property taxes.

Remote work has been on the rise for years, and many companies have started to offer flexible work models—in part to attract talent and in part to modernize their operations. But thanks to the global pandemic, companies that previously hadn’t considered flexible work arrangements were suddenly forced to operate remotely.

Are you well-versed on how to report your company’s assets accurately, and forecast a reliable estimate for next year’s tax liability as well? Take a look below at some tips on how property tax professionals in the Lone Star State can best manage their assets for commercial property tax in Texas; and how to prepare for the 2021 budget season.