Hoboken Tax Appeal

Hoboken Tax Appeal 2010 Version Here we are at the beginning of 2010 still trying to get a handle on our 2009 taxes... State, federal and Hoboken. The Hoboken tax appeal is due by April 1. Anyone involved with the Cash for Clunkers should know it is not a good idea to wait. Yet, the new numbers just came out and its great news. The timing of the market meltdown was such that many people are in line for a reduction. Even if you you had a reduction last year. How to tell if an appeal may work for you…. If your home’s market value is significantly less than the imputed value, you may want to consider filing an appeal. ****Warning. If you are not a numbers person, skip the example and call me************** For Example: If your home is assessed at $200,000, you divide the assessed number by the current tax ratio (.2716) to get the imputed value: $200,000/.2716= $736,377 imputed home value or what the tax man thinks your home is worth. If your real market value is $500,000, the taxes are over-assessed. In this example, their correct assessed value should be $500,000(.2716)= $135,800.The difference of $64,200 ($200,00-135,800) in the over-assessment will cost $2,881.94 PER YEAR in extra taxes. The current tax rate is 4.489% ($64,200 *.04489= $22881.94) 2009 Hoboken Tax Ratio 27.16 2009 Hoboken Tax Rate 4.489 Current Assessed Value divided by 2009 ratio (.2716) = Imputed Value Taxes=Assessed Value times Tax rate (.04489) The above example is meant as an illustration, if you need true market comparisons for your home, please contact me. If you believe that you may merit a tax reduction, I recommend that you speak to a local attorney or appraiser who specializes in such matters. Hoboken tax records available here (The rest of New Jersey too.) Hoboken Tax Appeal Forms are available here. Tax Ratios For Hudson County As a Realtor serving Hoboken for over eight years, I am committed to providing sellers and buyers with the expertise they need for today’s market. By educating you on how to lower your taxes, I not only potentially save you money but better position your home for sale. Lower Taxes= Higher Sales Prices.

Hurry! Tax appeals must be filed by April 1st, 2010.

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BTW: The Hobboken Real Estate Report shows a list of all sold condos in 2009. A great place to start comparing whether your condo could be a candidate for a price reduction

One More Time....April 1, 2010= deadline for the Hoboken Tax Appeal.