Michigan Commercial Property Tax Appeals

December 31, 2014 is tax day for 2015. On that day, your local assessor will determine your property’s taxable value, and you know what that means- higher taxes. You must act now to obtain an equitable assessed value for your business property. While many insolvent businesses struggle to survive, why should they pay higher taxes?

We will explain what you must do to successfully argue your case for lower property taxes with your assessor, present your case to the local board of review, and appeal to the Michigan Tax Tribunal.

You must have evidence to have any chance for success in any of those forums. We will show you what evidence you need, and will explain the valuation process. The best evidence is an appraisal, and that takes time to prepare. Therefore, timing is perfect you to attend our new property tax appeal seminar and prepare for your own appeal.

We cover all the basics regarding residential, commercial, and industrial, as many attendees may own industrial/commercial property may also have concerns about their own homes, too.

Assessors, local boards of review, and the Michigan Tax Tribunal.
The three approaches to value.
Presentations to the board of review, appraisals, and other evidence.
Mediation and settlement strategies and techniques.
How to present rebuttal evidence.
Distressed sale neighborhoods.
Your property’s assessment record card.
Deadlines, tax appeal rules, and common pitfalls.

Tom Fredericks, (517) 655- 4100, is an attorney who decided over 1,000 property tax cases as an administrative law judge for the Michigan Tax Tribunal.

Norm Shinkle, (517) 655-5992 served as Chair of the Michigan Tax Tribunal and has saved clients thousands of dollars in property taxes as an advocate.

"Tom Fredericks has spoken for our company (Park Avenue Presentations, Inc., on the Web at parkavenuepresentations.com at webinars devoted to teaching corporate executives how to keep their workplace union-free. Tom is a lively and very professional speaker who gives a tremendous amount of useful information to our webinar participants. They have uniformly enjoyed his course and have praised his thorough presentation and engaging speaking style. We would be delighted to feature Tom in future webinars."

Anthony Dreyspool, Park Avenue Presentations, Inc.

"Tom always achieves our corporate objectives. He negotiated 5 labor agreements on behalf of the C. J. Link Lumber Company, Warren Michigan, with the Teamsters, and has served us as our labor and employment attorney with excellence since 1987. Tom has negotiated a wage freeze, health care cost savings, two-tier compensation plans, and a flexible temporary employment program for us which make Link Lumber a super competitive employer and business."

- Richard Mergel, President, C. J. Link Lumber Company.

"Tom has effectively served many clients as chief spokesperson during labor negotiations with the Teamsters, UAW, SEIU, UAW, and unions; reaching voluntary agreements without strikes or lockouts. He has both public and private sector experience, and I have often called upon Tom to be a guest lecturer for my Labor Relations and Labor Law courses. I recommend Tom to employers as an effective labor and employment attorney."
- James W. Statham, Federal Mediator, FMCS, U.S. Department of Labor.

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- Alicia C., Williamston, Mi.

"The reputation of both of my tire stores in our community is critical to our success. When I had to deal with a problem employee and protect the reputation of both stores, I called the employer's attorney- Tom Fredericks. His extensive professional knowledge and excellent presentation skills were super effective. Within minutes, the problem employee saw the light, chose to resign, and is on good terms with me- but as a former employee.

Tom has provided me with up to date policies and forms to best protect and manage my business. Tom kept me out of court and in business- doing what I do best- serving our customers and selling tires! I strongly recommend Tom to you."

Thanks, Tom.

- Kurt Boegner
Owner
Value Tire, Okemos, MI,
Tasmanian Tire, Holt, MI