Articles by Patrick O'Connor
Tax Help for Small Business Owners

Tax Help for Small Business Owners Small business owners need all the tax help which is available. Tax deductions allow small business owners to keep more of what they earn.

Apartment tips -- find a Great Apartment in Austin in One week

Apartment tips -- find a Great Apartment in Austin in One week Search all Austin apartments and get a $107 - $1107 cash rebate. Apartment shopping in Houston is easy when you organize the process.
Harris County Appraisal District - Tips for a Successful Property Tax Protest

Harris County Appraisal District assesses property and that value sets your property tax amount. Reducing your property taxes is relatively simple but requires a modest commitment of time. Your other option is to hire a property tax consultant.

Expert Witness Testimony for Real Estate

Expert witness analysis and testimony provides both the parties information to settle prior to the actual judicial proceeding. When settlement negotiations are not successful, expert witness testimony provides the trier of fact (judge or jury) information to consider in making their decision.

Single Family Litigation Support

Single-family litigation support and expert witness testimony assists legal counsel and the property owner in obtaining a reasonable and just settlement. Providing an initial assessment of the strengths and weaknesses of a case provides insights into the strategy that is appropriate for the fact situation.

Insurance Valuation

Insurance Valuation Insurance Valuation can guarantee the property owner has adequate insurance and is not paying for excessive coverage. A property loss can be a devastating experience even when fully insured.

More Tax Deduction Means Tax Reduction

More tax deductions means tax reduction Important Commentary for Owners of Real Estate By Patrick O'Connor, MAI Depreciate Property Improvements Correctly... and Pay Less Federal Income Tax Most commercial real estate owners are paying excess federal income taxes because they are not depreciating their property as quickly as they should.

Options for continuing appeal of your Harris County Appraisal District assessed ...

Harris County Appraisal District assessed values can be appealed after the ARB hearing. For properties with an assessed value of $1,000,000 or less after the ARB hearing, you can choose binding arbitration to appeal market value or a judicial appeal (lawsuit in district court).

Business Tax Deduction Tips

Tax tips and tax help to assist taxpayers by describing options for tax reduction and tax cuts through lawful tax deductions. Tax deductions contribute to national prosperity by providing capital to business.

Texas Property Tax Appeals

Texas Property Tax AppealsSteps to Protesting and Reducing Your Property Value AnnuallyStep 1. File a ProtestTexas property tax appeals can be filed using the form provided by the appraisal district, or the form available on poconnor.

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