Reader's Question:
I find it hard to believe that the value of my home is what the Los Angeles County Assessor claims it to be. Recently, I received a mailer from a company that claims they can reduce my property taxes. Are these companies legit?
Christian's Response:
Reader - Many of these companies are legit but please know that the paperwork and application they will be submitting on your behalf is available to you for free. You can request a reduction of your property taxes by going directly to the Los Angeles County Tax Assessor website:
http://lacountypropertytax.com/ and printing the forms off their website.
Lastly, please know that deadline has passed for the 08 tax roll. The deadline to file was Nov. 30, 2008. If you in fact decide to file a request to reduce your property tax amount today, your application would be considered for the tax period of 09-10.
I find it hard to believe that the value of my home is what the Los Angeles County Assessor claims it to be. Recently, I received a mailer from a company that claims they can reduce my property taxes. Are these companies legit?
Christian's Response:
Reader - Many of these companies are legit but please know that the paperwork and application they will be submitting on your behalf is available to you for free. You can request a reduction of your property taxes by going directly to the Los Angeles County Tax Assessor website:
http://lacountypropertytax.com/ and printing the forms off their website.
Lastly, please know that deadline has passed for the 08 tax roll. The deadline to file was Nov. 30, 2008. If you in fact decide to file a request to reduce your property tax amount today, your application would be considered for the tax period of 09-10.
