Law Office of Seth D Lubin PA - Property Tax Appeals and Estate Planning

According to our great Property Appraiser, Marty Kiar, the City of Weston's taxable value is $10,454,945,389 which represents a 10.35% increase in overall taxable value from last year. It should be noted that the assessed values for the city’s 14,642 homesteaded properties are capped at 3%. Much of the overall value increase is being driven by new construction and many new residents making Weston their home. The average market value for a single family home is $607,029 and the average taxable value is 434,425.

It is that time of year again! If you are interested in finding out if you can save money on property taxes, please visit Lubinlawfirm.com or call me at (954) 660-3556.

Property Tax Notices are here! If you have any questions about your value, your taxes or your exemptions, give me a call! You can also visit my site at www.Lubinlawfirm.com

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If you have not already, in the next few days, you should receive a "2018 Notice of Proposed Taxes and Proposed or Adopted Non-Ad-Valorem Assessments" or TRIM Notice from the Property Appraiser. What is it? What does it mean? Does it affect my appeal? I will answer these questions below.

What is the TRIM Notice? Let's start with what it is not. It is not your property tax bill! You will receive your property tax bill in November.

This notice is simply a way of letting you know:

The Property Appraiser's assessment of your property as of January 1, 2018, as required by Florida law. For most non-homesteaded property, the assessed value is identical to the property’s market value. For homesteaded property, your assessed value is your “Save Our Homes” value. The Property Appraiser has determined the Market Value of your property by a mass-appraisal system. The mass-appraisal system is supposed to take into consideration sales of comparable properties during calendar year 2017. However, with the number of properties in Broward County, it is impossible for the mass-appraisal system to correctly value every property in the County. As a result, many properties may be over-valued. Therefore, the State of Florida allows you to appeal this value; and
Proposed tax rates set by the taxing authorities in your area/county/municipality. These include, among many, the School Board and the County/City Commission, etc. You will most likely see an increase in many of these rates from last year. Unlike your value, you cannot appeal these rates. However, you do have the right to question your proposed tax rates and non-ad valorem fees/special assessments, by contacting your elected officials who serve on those taxing authorities and attend the public hearings in September. Your TRIM Notice lists the hearing dates, locations and contact phone numbers for each taxing authority; and
The deadline to file an appeal with the Value Adjustment Board. The deadline in Broward County is September 18, 2018.
The reason all of this matters is that the amount you pay in taxes in November is based on the assessed value in the TRIM Notice multiplied by the tax rates decided upon by the taxing authorities. The lower the value and the lower the rates, the less you pay in taxes.

Call me if you have any questions or would like to appeal your value! (954) 660-3556

The new property tax values are here! Are you being overcharged property taxes based on the value? I can check it for you for free! Go to https://www.lubinlawfirm.com/tax-appeals/ and fill out the form at the bottom of the page!

Property Tax Appeals Reducing property taxes in Florida, including Broward, Miami-Dade and Palm Beach Counties.

Broward property tax bills were put in the mail today and are available online tomorrow. Check out my latest blog on what it all means! https://www.lubinlawfirm.com/lubin-law-blog/2017/10/31/trick-or-treat-property-tax-bills-being-mailed-today

Trick or Treat! Property Tax Bills Being Mailed Today! Some call it a necessary evil. Some call it the backbone to our infrastructure. Others don’t care what you call it, they just don’t want to pay so much! Regardless of how people feel about property taxes, the bottom line is that in Broward County, the property tax bills were put in the mail

Friends, if you have damage to your home as a result of Irma and want to understand the property tax implications, please read my latest blog. https://www.lubinlawfirm.com/lubin-law-blog/2017/9/11/hurricane-irma-and-property-taxes

Hurricane Irma and Property Taxes First and foremost, I hope you all are safe from Hurricane Irma’s recent path of destruction. Several clients have asked me if the damage they experienced from the hurricane will impact their property tax valuation. The answer is: possibly, but not for this year. The property tax valuati

Here is my latest blog entry. It should help you understand that TRIM Notice you are receiving from the Property Appriaser (Marty Kiar). https://www.lubinlawfirm.com/lubin-law-blog/2017/8/15/what-is-this-trim-notice-i-received-from-the-property-appraiser

What is this TRIM Notice I received from The Property Appraiser? If you have not already, in the next few days, you should receive a "2017 Notice of Proposed Taxes and Proposed or Adopted Non-Ad-Valorem Assessments" or TRIM Notice from the Property Appraiser. What is it? What does it mean? Does it affect my appeal? I will answer these questions

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A door hanger from the Property Appraiser was on my door this morning. Did anyone else receive it? There is nothing to worry about! Read my blog to find out more! http://www.lubinlawfirm.com/blog/did-the-property-appraiser-come-to-your-home

Did the Property Appraiser Come to your Home? ​When I returned from my walk this morning, I found this door hanger on my door. It's always good to see the smiling face of Marty Kiar, the Broward County Property Appraiser. But why was it on my...

Happy Friday everyone! Check out my latest blog post! http://www.lubinlawfirm.com/blog/broward-county-property-values-grow-to-record-levels

Broward County Property Values Grow to Record Levels! You need the Law Office of Seth D. Lubin , now more than ever. We all remember the South Florida real estate boom that started in the early 2000s, only to come crashing down starting in 2007....

Law Office of Seth D Lubin PA - Property Tax Appeals and Estate Planning updated their website address.

Life is precious...and we need to relish every moment of it. But one of the best things we can do for our loved ones is to make sure that your estate planning is updated. Did you know that it can cost tens of thousands of dollars just to probate your estate when you pass? Did you know that this can easily be avoided by setting up a trust that you control for your life but then directs where the assets go on your death WITHOUT the need for probate?

Find your needs on the attached flowchart and call me to schedule a free estate planning consultation!http://www.LubinLawFirm.com/uploads/3/2/0/2/32023019/estate_planning_flowchart_2017.pdf

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Property taxes are good - they allow the county to perform much needed tasks and help create jobs. However, there is no reason why you should pay more than your fair share. If you property is overvalued, then you may be paying too much in property taxes. I can help! Give me a call before September 19th! (954) 660-3556 http://www.sun-sentinel.com/local/broward/fl-broward-budget-forecast-20160823-story.html

Broward budget forecast full of sand, tourists Tourism is a top industry here. But keeping Broward County prepared for company is a high-cost proposition.

Some people talk the talk...and some people actually walk the walk. Mayor Udine cleary is the latter! Look what he has done with Parkland's property tax rate! Mayor Udine is currently running for Broward County Commission, District 3. I HIGHLY recommend that you vote for Michael this November!

Life is precious...and we need to relish every moment of it. But one of the best things we can do for our loved ones is to make sure that your estate planning is updated. Did you know that it can cost tens of thousands of dollars just to probate your estate when you pass? Did you know that this can easily be avoided by setting a trust that you control for your life but then directs where the assets go on your death WITHOUT the need for probate?

Find your needs on the attached flowchart and call me to schedule a free estate planning consultation!http://www.LubinLawFirm.com/uploads/3/2/0/2/32023019/estate_planning_flowchart_2017.pdf

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Did you all know that the 3% cap on property taxes only applies to your assessed value and not the amount you pay in taxes?

If you think you are paying too much in property taxes, call me!! I can tell you in 1 minute whether or not I can save you $$ in taxes!
(954) 660-3556; www.Lubinlawfirm.com

Did you get this in the mail yesterday? Need help understanding what it means? Are your property taxes too high? Call or email me before September 17th! 954-660-3556; www.Lubinlawfirm.com

Property tax season is coming and I just signed up my first client for the 2015 property tax year. If you would like to have me analyze your property (for free) to see if you are a candidate for reduction, please let me know!

Friends - the deadline to file property taxes in Broward Country has been set for September 18th. Do not wait until then! Just give me your address and I will run a free valuation analysis to let you know if you are a candidate for a tax refund from the County!

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Thankfully, we live in Florida! http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/personalfinance/2015/03/21/cheat-sheet-high-property-taxes/24990145/

The 10 worst states for property taxes U.S. property taxes can vary dramatically by county as well as by state.

For those of you who purchased a home in 2014, or missed out on applying last year, you have only a few more days to file for 2015 exemptions. This includes homestead, disability, widow/widower, granny flat, portability, deployed military and non-profit exemptions. If you miss the March 2, 2015, deadline to timely file to any exemptions, Florida law allows you to "late file" for 2015 exemptions until September 18, 2015. Note: Per Section 196.011(8), Florida Statutes, the property appraiser cannot accept any exemption late applications once "late filing" deadline closes. To apply for a 2015 homestead in Broward County, just click this link (https://bcpasecure.net/onlinehomestead/web/index.aspx) and use their online Homestead Application system. To apply for other exemptions, visit the BCPA.net website Download Forms page to find the appropriate application. Questions? Please contact me at 954-660-3556. Note: Due to a quirk in state law, pre-filing before January 1, 2015, is not permitted for the low-income senior exemption.

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Property Tax Bills Are Here! Do you pay now or later?

It is that time of year again! For those of you who do not pay your taxes through escrow, you should have received, or will be soon receiving your 2014 Property Tax Bill in the mail.

The big question is: "Should we pay our tax bill now or wait to see the result of the appeal?"

Great question - but harder answer. My legal and financial opinion is: "Yes. Pay the taxes now and take advantage of the discount for paying in November."

Although the taxes are not considered delinquent until April 1, 2015, by paying early, you will be given a discount from the county (the amount of the discount and the deadlines will be listed on your tax bill).

Please note that in the past, you were able to not pay your tax bill if you filed an appeal until the resolution of that appeal. However, under a Florida Law that was enacted a few years ago, property owners who file a Value Adjustment Board (VAB) appeal must have paid at least 75% of the assessed Ad Valorem taxes (taxes based on the assessed value of the property) and all of the Non-Ad Valorem Assessments that are for services such as Solid Waste and Fire, by March 31, 2015. Property owners who fail to make this 75% payment will result in the denial of their VAB petition. Also, if you do not pay until March, you will not be able to take advantage of the discount outlined above.

So, again, to summarize, I recommend that you pay 100% of the taxes due now and take advantage of the discount for paying in November. If you have any questions about this, or any other property tax issues, please feel free to call or email me anytime!

Happy September! Only 15 more days to appeal in Miami-Dade and Broward Counties (even less in Palm Beach). Contact me as soon as possible to see if you are a candidate for reduction!

For all my friends in Miami-Dade, I encourage you to go out and vote tomorrow for Eddy Gonzalez as the new Property Appraiser. I have met him and have confidence in his ability to help Miami-Dade be fair to its property owners! http://us8.campaign-archive2.com/?u=e998a8a037ab83b331876ffb7&id=f9860a7833&e=ae25bd9e97

Let's get out the vote for Eddy!

Did you know that the higher your property value is, the higher your property taxes are? Florida law allows you to appeal the value of your home in order to lower your property tax burden. With 24 years experience reducing property taxes, the Law Office of Seth D. Lubin, P.A. may be able to help you. We offer a free valuation analysis. Visit our website for more information! www.lubinlawfirm.com