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“I called her for help with a new purchase I am considering making, and she gave great advice on how to proceed with an offer in the context of the property tax situation and potential for correction.”

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The Tax Defenders

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Wage Garnishment, Offer in Compromise, Tax Debt

“Over the last couple of years, Shanna and her team has diligently worked on our case, and we found out today that our tax bill was significantly cut down by $xx,xxx.”

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Harris Tax Law - Alexander Harris

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Levy (Garnishment/Seizure) Release Negotiation, Revenue Officer/Automated Collections Defense, Offer in Compromise

“I am so happy with this firm they done a wonderful job settling my debt with the IRS I absolutely recommend specially Beth Duncan she is very good at her job thank you Beth for all your work I really appreciated”

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The Inflation Reduction Act has earmarked millions of dollars for IRS infrastructure, hiring and enforcement. The enforcement portion will likely not affect average taxpayers owing back taxes, however. Rather, it's the infrastructure work that will make for greater effectiveness at the IRS at all levels. In addition, the IRS is slowly lifting the suspension of enforcement that was implemented at the outset of the pandemic. For over two years, the IRS has not been issuing levies on wages and bank account out of the Automated Collections Service, and hasn't been issuing liens out of Automated collections. That is changing, and they will be coming after the backlog of new tax debts that have accrued on 2020-2021, as well as resuming the collections on debts from before 2020. So, if you've had a tax debt all this time, wondered when the IRS would step up and start enforcing, the answer is: late 2022.

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Staub Anderson

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AV® Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell, Midwest Entrepreneur Forum, Association For Corporate Growth, Chicago Chapter

“I could not be more pleased with every facet of working with Staub Anderson, and in particular with David Dale who could not have been more fair, honest, accommodating, and an all around good person(and incredible attorney).”

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Flanagan Bilton

(13)

Legal Court Proceedings, Application For Tax Incentives, Tax Estimates & Projections

“Overall, great experience; knowledgeable and professional team working in all 50 states, yet I have just one point of contact, which has saved me so much time.”

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Schlack & Mc Ginnity

(1)

Estate Planning, Tax Law, Business Law

“Would use services again.”

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Lawrence Kamin

(3)

“I had him do some estate planning for me which was a little more complicated than some because I have a special needs child.”

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Gray Law Offices

(2)

“He has made the project we are working on a learning and pleasant experience despite the challenges we have faced and know with confidence that he is a great and honorable attorney to have on your side!”

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JRB Law

(4)

Small Business Tax Support, Small Business Legal Support

“I hope I don't have more tax problems in the future, but if I do I know who to call.”

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Robert H. Rosenfeld & Associates

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“The team at Robert Rosenfeld & Assoc lowered my residential taxes the following year over 30%, can't ask for more than that.”

FAQs

How is my assessment calculated?

In Cook County, residential real estate, including many multi-family properties, are assessed at 10% of their fair market value as determined by the Assessor. Commercial properties are assessed at 25% of their fair market value as determined by the Assessor. In all other counties in the State of Illinois, real estate is assessed at 33.33% of the fair market value as determined by the Assessor.

Why is the savings sometimes reflected in a reduction on your tax bill, and other savings comes in the form of a tax refund years after the tax was paid?

There are multiple levels of appellate review for real estate tax appeals. In many cases for various reasons, the appeal process continues after the tax bill at issue is due and paid, and the form of relief sought is a refund for over-paid tax. This process takes a number of years and is filed either in the Circuit Court or the Illinois Property Tax Appeal Board.

What is a certificate of error and why is there a separate legal fee of 33%?

Generally you cannot seek a reduction in your assessment for tax years once the appellate period closes in the township where your property is located. An exception to this general rule is if there is a mistake in fact which caused your property to be over-assessed. Examples of mistakes in fact are overstated square footage or an unreported or understated vacancy rate for a commercial property. If we can show a mistake in fact, you can request a reduction of a prior year(s) assessment by filing a certificate of error. This is a separate procedure with a separate legal fee.

What are my options for providing proof of payment and why do I need to prove I paid the tax when the county obviously knows the tax is paid?

In Cook County only, we either need a copy of the check(s), front and back, or if you paid the tax online, a copy of your bank statement(s), showing payment of the tax bills. This requirement to show proof of payment is a Cook County Treasurer requirement, not ours. If you cannot provide either method of proof, contact us to discuss other options.

Why is this?

Every three years, properties in Cook County are reassessed. For properties in Illinois that are not located in Cook County, the reassessment is done every four years. During the reassessment year for your township, you may notice an increase in your assessment. This is due to budget requirements for various local taxing bodies and updated market data. The Assessors generally use sales data to determine fair market value.

Other questions that you might have are answered on the FAQ page of our website.

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BMI Bornstein

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“BMI Bornstein LLC has been successfully provides property tax reduction services to residential, commercial and industrial properties in the greater Chicagoland area.”

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Schiller Law

“We are a Chicago property tax law firm that has been in business for over 40 years! Our firm has been successful in securing tax reductions in Cook County and surrounding counties. Happiness starts in the home. That is why we want to make filing your...”

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Finkel Martwick & Colson

“From challenging property tax assessments to seeking exemptions and incentive classifications, FMC handles cases from all over Illinois including Cook, Lake, McHenry, Kane, DuPage and Will counties as well as many counties downstate. Our practice has...”

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Moore Tax Law Group

(3)

Criminal Tax Defense, Special Tax Situations, Civil Tax Litigation

“The IRS and the tax system is a complex and scary thing to navigate and without Gwen and her team's help we would have been lost (both emotionally and financially).”

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Law Offices Of Sidney B Margolis

Estate Planning, Probate Proceedings, IRS Audit Representation

“The Law Offices Of Sidney B. Margolis, Ltd. have served the greater Chicago area with sophisticated income and estate planning, income tax return preparation, probate proceedings, IRS audit representation, and counseling lottery winners for over 35 y...”

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Lewitas Hyman

(2)

Legal Services

“He is an exceptional attorney who is extremely organized, thorough and experienced on issues relating to investments, obligations of brokers and investment advisors, and the industry generally.”

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Law Office of Nikos D. Tsonis

(2)

“So glad he is working on reducing my taxes and I highly recommend him to everyone I know with commercial or industrial properties.”

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The Law Offices of William J. Seitz

Apartment Buildings, Hospitals & Corporations, Businesses

“As property taxes continue to rise, it can be difficult for owners of businesses, commercial buildings or investment properties to continue to meet their goals given the added expense. However, you do have legal options. To a nonpractitioner, the app...”

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“Today, GCK has 12 lawyers with offices in downtown Chicago, Illinois. As a boutique law firm, GCK is small enough to provide clients with the personal attention they deserve, yet sophisticated enough to handle the most complex tax controversy or fina...”

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Average Cost	$2187
Minimum cost	$938
Maximum cost	$10621
Avg Per Hour Rates	$407

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