Gain a better understanding surrounding how property taxes are assessed and how to appeal an assessment.
Property taxes can either be a major liability or a minor inconvenience depending where you conduct business. This topic will help persons responsible for property tax administration to identify potential property tax savings and to understand strategies for achieving those savings. The materials also explain types of property typically subject to tax, how those taxes are calculated, the approaches to value employed by county tax assessors, and how to appeal your property taxes.
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Agenda
What Are Property Taxes?
- Historical Origins of Property Taxes
- Rationale for Taxing Property
- Types of Property Taxes
How Are Property Taxes Calculated?
- Ad Valorem Tax
- Defining Market Value
- Tax Assessors' Approaches to Value
Strategies for Reducing Your Property Taxes
- Identifying Opportunities for Appeal
- Estimating Costs of Appeal and Potential Benefits
- Recognizing When to Engage Consultants
Appealing Your Property Taxes
- Completing the Application Process
- Developing Required Evidence for Hearing
- Participating in Appeals Hearings
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Why Lorman?
Over 34 years and 1.4 million customers worth of experience providing continuing education. Our passion is providing you world-class training to help you succeed in business and as a professional.
Credits
OnDemand Course
This course was last revised on May 17, 2019.
Call 1-866-352-9540 for further credit information.
This program does NOT qualify, nor meet the National Standard for NASBA accreditation.
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Why Lorman?
Over 34 years and 1.4 million customers worth of experience providing continuing education. Our passion is providing you world-class training to help you succeed in business and as a professional.
Faculty

Michael T. Lebeau
Bewley, Lassleben & Miller, LLP
- Partner in the office of Bewley, Lassleben & Miller, LLP
- California property tax practice
- Member of the board of directors of California Taxpayers’ Association
- Regular speaker at property tax seminars and workshops
- Membership in the Institute for Professionals in Taxation
- J.D. degree, UOP McGeorge School of Law
- Can be contacted at [email protected] or 949-678-9177

Joseph A. Vinatieri, Esq.
Bewley, Lassleben & Miller, LLP
- Partner in the office of Bewley, Lassleben & Miller, LLP
- California state and local tax practice
- Conducts regular state and local tax seminars and workshops
- Membership of the Institute for Professionals in Taxation
- J.D. degree, University of San Diego School of Law
- Can be contacted at [email protected] or 562-698-9771
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Why Lorman?
Over 34 years and 1.4 million customers worth of experience providing continuing education. Our passion is providing you world-class training to help you succeed in business and as a professional.

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