Tag Archives: delinquent taxes
When can a taxing unit file a delinquent tax suit?
A taxing unit may file a lawsuit at any time once taxes on a property go delinquent. The taxing unit’s last resort is taking a delinquent property owner to court. If a delinquent tax suit is successful, the court costs … Continue reading
What happens if you don’t pay your local property taxes in Texas?
*The longer you allow your delinquent property taxes to go unpaid, the more expensive and risky it becomes for you. *You have penalty and interest charges added to your taxes. *Regular penalty charges may be as high as 12 percent, … Continue reading
Why am I getting property tax loan offers in the mail? How do these companies know my property tax bill is delinquent?
Local county tax assessors are required to make their delinquent tax rolls available through public information requests. Through these requests, property tax lenders receive the information used to derive their mailings lists. Tax lenders take every effort to narrow their … Continue reading
How to Amend a Tax Return
The changes to your original return can relate to income that was not reported or was overstated, to deductions or credits that you should not have taken, to allowable deductions or credits that you missed, or to a filing … Continue reading
Why are my property taxes going up each year?
According to state law your appraisal can’t go up more than 10% in a year. Once you’ve qualified for a homestead exemption, your taxable value can’t go up more than 10% in a year unless you’ve made improvements to the … Continue reading
Can I freeze my property tax rate on my property when I turn 65 years old?
Yes, you can freeze the rate your pay to the local school district but not the amount you pay to the city or county. For example, if you paid $1000 for property taxes to the local school district when you … Continue reading