How to Reduce the Property Tax in Texas

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How to Lower Your Property Taxes, and When Not to Try It More
Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago by Beeralbion | permalink
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As property values across the nation are on the rise, property taxes on a primary residence are unlikely to go down without a bit of effort and knowing where to look for savings.
Tags: how, to, lower, your, property, taxes,, and, when, not, to, try, it, money

For further reading: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/mybanktracker/how-to-lower-your-propert_b_4378639.html ^[1]

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This Time, Lawmakers Want Property Tax Cut That Folks Notice, by Aman Batheja More
Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago by DEE MEHRA | permalink
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The last time lawmakers cut property taxes, it barely registered with most voters because appraisal increases and local tax hikes overwhelmed the savings. This year's cut will be smaller, but Republican leaders hope people will feel richer for it. 

For further reading: http://www.texastribune.org/2015/02/25/can-lawmakers-cut-property-taxes-enough-texans-not/ ^[2]

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Should You Challenge Your Property Tax Assessment in Texas? | Nolo.com More
Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago by Ken Mc Qualter | permalink
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Learn whether you’re eligible for big tax savings in Texas.

For further reading: http://www.nolo.com/legal-encyclopedia/should-you-challenge-your-property-tax-assessment-texas.html ^[3]

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5 Tricks For Lowering Your Property Tax More
Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago by Shyam Namashivayam | permalink
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Find out what steps you can take to reduce your bill.
Tags: property tax,tax tips,assessor,assessment,home owner tax,homeowner tax

For further reading: http://www.investopedia.com/articles/pf/07/property_tax_tips.asp ^[4]

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Watchdog: My guide to lowering your 2014 property taxes More
Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago by Michael Dees | permalink
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Most Texans don’t know how easy it is to file an online property tax protest from home. Here’s how.
Tags: Dallas investigations, Dallas watchdog, Dave Lieber, Marina Trahan Martinez

For further reading: http://www.dallasnews.com/investigations/watchdog/20140508-watchdog-my-guide-to-lowering-your-2014-property-taxes.ece ^[5]

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1. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/mybanktracker/how-to-lower-your-propert_b_4378639.html

2. http://www.texastribune.org/2015/02/25/can-lawmakers-cut-property-taxes-enough-texans-not/

3. http://www.nolo.com/legal-encyclopedia/should-you-challenge-your-property-tax-assessment-texas.html

4. http://www.investopedia.com/articles/pf/07/property_tax_tips.asp

5. http://www.dallasnews.com/investigations/watchdog/20140508-watchdog-my-guide-to-lowering-your-2014-property-taxes.ece