Taxation at all levels of government profoundly affects the decisions that individuals and businesses make. Whitaker Chalk attorneys are experienced in all areas of taxation from federal to local, from estate to ad valorem and from income to franchise to sales. Whitaker Chalk provides, coordinated, coherent tax planning to our clients.
Ad Valorem Taxes
Paying taxes on real estate is a continuing obligation that affects a property owner forever. Valuing property, particularly business property and even more especially special use property, is complex. Assumption concerning the market value of your property or the tranferability of your rights to a special use are subject to errors and miscalculations that can cost you money and perhaps even render your property unmarketable.
Taxing authorities are an important part of our government structure and, consequently, have a great deal of influence over your property. Property owners and taxpayers often need representation and access to expertise in order to assure a fair tax assessment.