Guest Blog Post: TIPS FOR LOWERING YOUR PROPERTY TAX BILL IN 2020
I shared my top property tax tips for homeowners on CPA Aliycn McLoed’s Atlanta.tax blog. Check them out below: Tips for Lowering your Property Tax Bill in 2020 – Atlanta Tax When it comes to income taxes, most people don’t want to pay a penny more than they have to. The same applies to property […]
COVID-19: Impacts on Georgia’s Property Tax System
As national and statewide emergencies are declared, the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted Georgia’s property tax system in a few ways: Georgia courts have postponed most non-emergency civil matters for 30 days (until mid- April). Property tax appeals that are pending in Superior Court will likely be delayed. Most board of Equalization offices have closed. Hearings […]
Sara Sorenson Shares Property Tax Insights on The Legalist
Attorney Sara Sorenson was recently interviewed on The Legalist, hosted by Atlanta attorney Lee Davis of Lee Davis Law, LLC. Check out the interview and some property tax tips for Georgia property owners below!
Sara Sorenson selected as 2020 Rising Star
I am honored to be among the 2.5% of lawyers in the state selected as a 2020 Georgia Rising Star by Super Lawyers.
Ga. Court of Appeals Rules in Favor of Taxpayers in Value Lock-in Case
On October 30, 2019, the Court of Appeals announced its decision in two case concerning the 2-year value lock-in for appealed properties. For many properties, the value established by a property tax appeals locks-in for 2 additional years, giving the taxpayer relief from the time and expense of the appeal process. See OCGA 48-5-299(c). There […]
Ga. Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Property Owners in Tax Credit Case
The Georgia Supreme Court has ruled in favor of property owners in a recent case concerning the valuation of affordable housing projects that receive state and federal tax credits (under 26 USC § 42, or Section 42). The Board of Assessors’ Arguments: Following a string of court decisions and legislative changes, the Lowndes County Board […]