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The Texas Property Tax Assistance Network is designed to help Texas property owners find help to keep their taxes fair and equitable.

The TexPTAN.com website is also designed to provide tax professionals an easy way to find and connect with new clients.

Property taxes are an increasing problem for Texas homeowners. In many Texas counties, property taxes now match or exceed the mortgage payments paid by homeowners. Some relief promised by the Texas legislature has now passed with increased homestead exemptions. Senate Bill 4 increased the homestead exemption from $100,000 to $140,000 for adults and $200,000 for seniors and disabled individuals providing an estimated $3 billion in tax savings. The bill also included Compressive tax rates designed to suppress school district tax rates and discourage further increases.

Sounds great, and these measures are applauded by both Texas homeowners and TexPTAN. In fact, for many seniors and low-income owners, these savings may allow them to stay in their homes longer rather than sell. The bottom line however is that taxing authorities are now showing huge increases in market value assessments to help counter the austerity measures. In some cases, market values have doubled, although assessed values are temporarily blunted by limitations on yearly tax increases. Don't worry... they will catch up.

Property values are determined by the laws of supply and demand, not by the taxing authorities. Every property is unique, and many factors affect the demand and supply of housing. Interest rates, permit fees, zoning, and even weather are some factors felt by buyers and sellers that affect property values, and the market value of each property is not tied to general increases. TexPTAN listed professionals are experts in finding the factors that make your property unique, in determining market values, and in the tax processes that can lead to permanent changes in the assessment that will provide savings year after year.

TexPTAN.com is here to help!