Moving forward with a Kane/McHenry County Tax Appeal

The 2010 real estate tax appeal services we offer are:
· Evaluate the property and evidence for the maximum reduction
· Submit evidence to township assessor and request a reduction
· If necessary, appeal to the County Board of Review
· Obtain the assessor's evidence and minimize its impact at hearing, prepare rebuttal evidence
· If necessary, appeal to the Illinois Property Tax Appeal Board

We charge a nominal upfront retainer fee. We charge for tax appeal services on a contingency basis. When the final assessment has been decided, our office is owed ½ of the amount of the 2010 tax bill reduction, less the retainer fee already paid.

If you are interested in moving forward with our office, I need a little more information from you.

Owner's Name:

Address:

Type House: 1 story, 2 story, ranch, tri-level:

Amount you think property is currently worth:

Year purchased:

Was the property recently appraised?

Was the property recently refinanced?

Comments about property that may affect the value (waterfront, golf course, wetlands, etc):

I recommend starting your appeal as soon as possible, so I have time to gather the evidence needed and frame an argument. Many of our cases are settled with the township assessor during the summer. There are two forms necessary to begin the process an authorization agreement and a retainer agreement. Our office will contact you to discuss your property further.

Laura Moore Godek
Attorney at Law
(815) 344-1965
Fax: (815) 363-1972
www.godeklaw.com
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