Commercial Real Estate Tax

  Property tax assessments for homes were increased by 8.2% for the tax year 2021, based on a review of 105,861 homes valued by the Bexar Appraisal District. Homes valued between $300k to $500k had the largest increases, average 8.6% higher than 2020. Review of 105,861 homes valued at $300,000 or indicates an increase in assessed value of $44.68 billion, up 9.2% from $48.47 billion in 2021. Total property taxes for 2021 for homes valued over $300,000 would total $1322.3 million, based on a 2.7% tax rate before considering homestead exemptions. Bexar has 3,322 homes valued at $1 million or higher. They are valued at $4.8 billion in 2021, up from $4.4 billion in 2020.  Values were increased for 2,586 homes, reduced for 572 homes, and remained flat for 164 homes. Homes valued at $300,000 to 500,000 increased from $27.19 billion in 2020 to $29.87 billion in 2021, an 9.8% increase. Of the 80,824 in this price range, values were increased for 75,806, reduced for 4,705, and remained ...

  As you may already know, Texas does not have a state property tax, the property tax rates are locally assessed. Property taxes are the major source of revenue and bring in most of the money to provide services offered by the local government. The Texas government offers special protections for the property owners in Texas and one such protection is the over 65 exemption.  WHAT IS THE PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION FOR OVER 65? Homeowners aged 65 years or older qualify for this exemption. All homeowners aged 65 years or older qualify for a standard $25,000 homestead exemption. Other than this, the Texas school districts offer a $10,000 exemption for qualifying homeowners aged over 65. An additional exemption of $3,000 is offered by many cities and counties as well. Get to know about the additional exemptions by contacting the  appraisal district. WHEN DO I QUALIFY? You qualify for this exemption on the day you turn 65. To claim for this exemption all you have to do is submit pro...

  What is personal property? All property that is not characterized or taxed as “real estate” or “real property” is considered to be a PERSONAL PROPERTY. Business personal property includes everything from pens and other small items to computers and manufacturing equipment. It is available whether it is claimed, rented, leased, lent, or in any case made available to the business.  Who Must File A Business Personal Property Listing? Everyone who owns equipment used in a business must complete a personal property listing by April 30 each year. The listing must include a description of the equipment, its cost, and the acquisition year. The completion of a listing is required of all individuals, partnerships, corporations and associations who on January 1 own, control or possess any amount of leasehold improvements or personal property (tangible) utilized or held for a business reason. When and Where Does a Business Owner List? The business personal property listing must be filed...