Property Tax Appeal Attorney

How RS Law Group Helps Reduce Your Property Tax Burden

Owning commercial property comes with a lot of responsibilities, and paying property taxes is one of the biggest. While these taxes help fund important community services, they can be very expensive if your property is valued too high. At RS Law Group, our property tax appeal lawyer helps business owners protect their investments by fighting property tax assessments that are unfair or wrong.
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Why Property Tax Appeals Matter

Commercial property taxes are based on the value assigned to your property by the local tax assessor. But these assessments aren’t always right. If your property is overvalued, you could end up paying more in taxes than you should, which can hurt your business’s cash flow and profits. A property tax appeal can help lower your taxes and make sure you’re paying a fair amount.
We know property tax law and the appeal process inside and out. We work closely with our clients to check assessments, spot mistakes, and build a strong case to reduce their taxes. We’ve helped businesses of all kinds successfully lower their tax bills.

The Property Tax Appeal Process

Challenging your property taxes can be complicated, with lots of rules, deadlines, and paperwork. At RS Law Group, we guide you through every step to give you the best chance of success.
Here’s how the process usually works:
  • Reviewing your assessment: We start by looking closely at your property’s current assessment and comparing it to market values and similar properties nearby. This helps us see if your property might be overvalued.
  • Gathering evidence: A strong appeal needs solid evidence. We collect everything that can support your case, like property appraisals, sales data for comparable properties, and photos showing your property’s condition.
  • Filing the appeal: Every city or county has its own rules and deadlines for filing appeals. We make sure your appeal is submitted correctly and on time, so you don’t run into avoidable problems.
  • Representation and negotiation: We represent you at hearings and during negotiations with the local tax office. Our attorneys clearly explain your case and highlight all the evidence that supports a lower assessment.
  • Resolution and follow-up: If the appeal is successful, you could see a lower property tax bill. We also help you plan ahead to manage your property taxes and keep your assessments fair in the future.

Why Choose RS Law Group for Property Tax Appeals

Challenging property taxes can be tricky, and even small mistakes can end up costing you a lot. That’s why having the right legal team on your side makes all the difference.
At RS Law Group, we combine solid legal knowledge with real-world experience to help you get the best possible outcome. Our approach is focused on you and your business, and we work hard to make the process as smooth as possible. 

Deep local knowledge

We know the ins and outs of local tax rules, assessment practices, and real estate market trends. This knowledge helps us identify when a property has been overvalued and gives us the insight needed to argue for a fair assessment.

Proven track record

Over the years, we’ve helped many commercial property owners lower their tax bills. Our experience spans all kinds of properties—from office buildings and retail spaces to industrial facilities—so we know what it takes to build a strong appeal.

Personalized attention

Every property is different, and every business has unique needs. We take the time to understand your specific situation and tailor our approach to fit your goals. That means your appeal strategy is designed just for you, not a one-size-fits-all solution.

Efficient process management

Property tax appeals involve a lot of paperwork, deadlines, and legal details. We handle all of that for you, from preparing the necessary documents to representing you at hearings. This allows you to stay focused on running your business while we take care of the complex legal work.
When you work with us, you’re not just getting property tax appeal lawyers, you’re getting a team that genuinely cares about protecting your investment and reducing your tax burden. We aim to make the process as straightforward as possible, while fighting to make sure your property is assessed fairly.

School District of Philadelphia Tax Assessment Appeals

The School District of Philadelphia actively reviews and challenges real estate tax assessments to ensure properties within the city are properly valued for taxation. When the District believes that a property’s assessed value is too low, it can—and frequently does—file its own appeal with the Board of Revision of Taxes (BRT). These appeals are designed to increase underassessed property values and collect additional tax revenue that supports Philadelphia’s public schools.

Just like property owners, the School District must follow the same statutory process and filing deadlines. Appeals must be filed by the first Monday in October for the following tax year, and the BRT ultimately determines whether the assessment will be adjusted. Property owners who receive notice of a School District appeal have the right to participate in the process, submit evidence of fair market value, and defend their property’s current assessment.

How It Works

  • Purpose: The School District files appeals when it believes a property is undervalued, seeking to increase the assessment and generate additional tax revenue.
  • Appeals Process: Appeals are submitted to the Board of Revision of Taxes (BRT) with supporting evidence of the property’s true market value.
  • Owner Notification: Property owners are notified after the filing deadline if the School District has appealed their property’s assessment.
  • Property Owner Rights: Owners may appear before the BRT, present appraisals or market data, and argue against the District’s proposed increase.

What Our Clients Think

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“RS Law Group is lead by true professionals who know how to get the job done. Oleg helped my wife and I resolve a complicated zoning issue. Oleg knows the zoning law inside and out and professionally navigated us through the process from start to finish. Oleg and team will be my first choice again if I am in need of real estate law services in the future.”
Dedicated, expert, smooth process!
“We had a great experience working with attorney Oleg Sokolov. He helped us smoothly obtain a short term rental license in Philadelphia Pa. for our airbnb. Oleg made a tricky process seem easy within the short application time. He also wonderfully represented us in court. His dedication and expertise are top notch and we highly recommend him.”

Protect Your Investment

High property taxes can take a big bite out of your profits and make it harder to grow your business. Whether this is your first commercial property or you manage several, our property tax appeal lawyer will guide you through the entire process. From checking your assessments to representing you at hearings, we handle the hard work so you can focus on your business.

Reach out to RS Law Group today for a consultation. We’ll review your property tax situation and create a practical plan to lower your taxes. Protecting your property and your business starts with having the right legal team by your side.

Attorneys

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Oleg Sokolov

Managing Partner

Jason Rabinovich

Managing Partner

Erik Taskin

Of Counsel

Thomas Flynn

Senior Associate

Quincy E. Booth

Of Counsel

Alan Jay Ackerman

Outside Counsel

Gabriel Fellus

Associate

Practice Areas

Civil Litigation
Commercial Real Estate
Real Estate Litigation
Business Law
Real Estate Transactions
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