A sample client list illustrating the scope of property tax related services provided by Michigan Property Consultants
Note: The reader may observe some instances of property tax appeal work in client services listed below. Those instances refer to resolutions of disputes through negotiation at the local level. Michigan Property Consultants uses its expertise and energy to seek solutions to problems through a mutual decision of all parties. The company does not litigate tax disputes. It will aid firms or individuals wishing to understand the components of a potential dispute. We will communicate with local assessing officials. We will develop a list of potential dispute resolutions and that process does bring to light facts and circumstances which may result in tax savings to clients such as those listed below. However, our firm has no legal expertise whatsoever and has no interest in routinely undertaking property tax appeals. When there is a legitimate disagreement regarding a valuation issue or process, our function is to act as a mediator and bring parties together. We evaluate issues for clients and provide advice as to the types of solutions that may be available and the least costly method of securing those solutions. In fact, a number of our clients avoid costly appeals and are quite satisfied following an initial consultation or ongoing consultations. Since we do not make our living from the appeal of property taxes, we do not bill based upon a percentage of tax savings. Our fee structure is based upon a standard hourly rate.
Acme Block and Supply Company:
Avoided an expensive tax appeal by successfully petitioning a local Assessor for a tax reduction on property owned by this Michigan building supply wholesaler.
Bay City Industrial Technology Center:
Provided counseling and planning information for developers involved in this project.
Blocks' Investment Company:
Provided background information relating to property acquisition for this Retailer and developer
City of Saginaw, Michigan:
Provided brochure on residential housing incentives and programs
CPR Hampton and Associates:
Provided research and a report for the client and assessor's review which resulted in an approximately $1,000,000 valuation reduction for this California firm
Diversified Manufacturing:
Secured an industrial tax abatement that reduced the annual tax burden on new property by approximately 50% for 12 years.
Michigan Assessor's Association:
Instructor at an annual school for assessors; subject matter - Administration of Tax Capturing Authorities including Brownfields,DDAs,LDFAs,and TIFAs; also administering special assessment levies
Mistiquay Group:
Recommended Brownfield, IFT and PA 328 strategies; aided in road paving and dust abatement project
RTJ Properties L.L.C.:
Represented this firm before local authorities regarding Renaissance Zone and new construction activities including tax and zoning issues
Saginaw Future, Inc.:
Compiled and submitted Renaissance Zone Information for state filing purposes
Saginaw Valley State University:
Compiled data in preparation for federal initiative
Shinners and Cook, P.C.
Acted as a consultant on property tax assessment issues
Village of Stevensville:
Periodically provide information related to DDA (Downtown Development Authority) issues
Wiggins Lake Property Owners Association - Gladwin County, Michigan:
$3.5 Million special assessment dipute: forced local government to return improper collection; minimized levy on citizens; fought for proper boundary formation
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