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Re: Personal Property Tax, Harris County , Texas

I sold my business Feb 29, 2008 and filed a appeal with the Harris County Tax Appraisal Board to request a reduction on our personal property tax.� I requested for the Appraisal District to prorate my taxes due to the sale of the company 2 months into 2008.� I was told the value of the personal property as of� Jan 1, 2008 is what the taxes are based on and by law the taxes can not be prorated or negotiated.� Was told even if I sold the business on Jan 2, 2008 the same would apply.� This seems unfair based on logic but was told their decission stands.� My question:� Is this truley a law or just a policy with the Harris County District.�


Asked on 9/09/08, 1:13 pm

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Joseph A. McDermott, III Attorney at Law

Re: Re: Personal Property Tax, Harris County , Texas

That is the law. Did your lawyer not provide in the contract to sell your business that taxes were to be pro-rated between buyer and seller? Oh, you didn't have a lawyer. Penny wise, pound foolish.

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Answered on 9/09/08, 1:53 pm


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