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RE: Property Tax on Portable storage units

Posted By Mike Eckhoff 08-29-2025 08:33 AM
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Good morning Jason, As a property tax consultant for over 30 years,I have ran across this issue numerous times. Most owners of portable storage units want them taxed as business personal property, based on the assumption that they would be assessed on a cost basis and then placed on a depreciation ...

Property tax appeal deadline

Posted By Mike Eckhoff 04-01-2025 08:07 AM
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Good morning, As typical, Harris County Appraisal District has been the first to begin releasing 2025 proposed property tax valuations, and many other counties are expected to begin issuing their notices over the next couple of weeks. The appeal deadline is May 15, 2025 and rapidly approaching. ...

RE: we need pooled assets

Posted By Mike Eckhoff 08-08-2024 08:53 AM
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FYI - Regarding the capped increase from the property tax relief bill, that is applicable only to accounts that have certified values under $5M in 2024, had no ownership changes after January 1, 2023, and the cap only applies to tax years 2024, 2025, and 2026. Mike Eckhoff President 2408 ...

RE: we need pooled assets

Posted By Mike Eckhoff 04-25-2024 08:38 AM
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We can help David. We fight over a hundred self storage assessments annually. Contact us if you need assistance. 281-466-1599 www.assessmentadvisors.com ------------------------------ Mike Eckhoff President Assessment Advisors Spring TX (281) 466-1599 ------------------------------

Property Tax Relief Bill

Posted By Mike Eckhoff 02-14-2024 08:44 AM
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Good morning, I'm sure many of you are curious about how the recently passed Property Tax Relief Bill is going to impact your bottom line this year. If you don't know, I encourage you to see my upcoming article in TSSA Magazine, or as an alternative, feel free to contact me for more specific information ...

RE: COUNTY APPRAISER CALLED ASKING QUESTIONS - What do other owners share (or not share)?

Posted By Mike Eckhoff 06-26-2023 03:46 PM
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Hi Fred, I am a property tax consultant and represent apx. 200 storage facilities (about half in Texas) for property tax appeals. Did you go to a formal Appraisal Review Board hearing to challenge the assessment? If so, is the delta between your defensible value and the board decision great enough ...

RE: COUNTY APPRAISER CALLED ASKING QUESTIONS - What do other owners share (or not share)?

Posted By Mike Eckhoff 01-09-2023 09:09 AM
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Good morning Ryan, I am a property tax consultant and have been for 30 years. My firm represent over 100 storage facilities in Texas and 300 throughout the United States. As previously indicated by other respondents, I would strongly advise against responding to the Appraisal District's request. The ...

RE: Property Tax Protest Companies

Posted By Mike Eckhoff 05-04-2022 12:25 PM
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I really like my company �� We represent about 100 facilities in Texas, and another 100 throughout the US. Call me if you would like to visit more. Mike Eckhoff President 2408 Timberloch Place, Suite B3 The Woodlands, TX 77380 Ph 281-466-1599 Fax 281-465-8629 www.assessmentadvisors.com ...

RE: Property Taxes

Posted By Mike Eckhoff 09-27-2021 03:43 PM
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John - did you find assistance for your tax appeals for 2021? I would be happy to visit with you about our services and processes if you are interested in exploring new options for 2022. I've been a vendor member of TSSA for 15 years and have provided property tax appeal services for 30 years. I protest ...

RE: Property Taxes

Posted By Mike Eckhoff 09-27-2021 03:40 PM
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As a property tax consultant, I have seen the appraisal districts use many different strategies at assessing properties. The majority of counties throughout Texas typically utilize the cost approach for valuing income producing properties for the first two years. After two years it is assumed that ample ...