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In this article, our Rockford property tax lawyers discuss how to appeal your Rockford property tax assessment.
Each township and county in Illinois creates its own rules for property tax appeals. After you receive your property tax assessment in Rockford, you only have a limited window in which to appeal, typically within 30 days.
Real estate transactions are an intricate process. Having a real estate attorney to assist you in the process is important to not only have an experienced representative on your side, but someone to help you understand your contract and the property tax implications of your real estate purchase. In this article by our Rockford property tax attorneys, we discuss these and additional benefits to having a real estate attorney in Illinois.
In this article, our Rockford property tax appeal lawyers provide a checklist that a seller and their attorney must have to handle your closing transaction.
Having a checklist of items and information you need when closing on a home is crucial. Not only will you know the terms of your transactions, but you will also be aware of the future tax implications of your real estate purchase. The attorney must review the previous year's property tax information to determine any amount that must be credited to the buyer as a tax proration at the time of closing.
Read more about how to prepare for a real estate closing from our Rockford property tax attorneys.