Foster, Swift, Collins & Smith, P.C.

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Property Tax

It is no secret that the country, and particularly Michigan, have been hard hit by economic turmoil over the past several years. Nowhere has that hardship been felt more acutely than at the local level. With revenue sharing cuts and reduced property tax values, local governments have seen a surge in challenges to property tax assessments.

Foster Swift attorneys have extensive experience representing municipalities and local governments in property tax appeals before the Michigan Tax Tribunal and Court of Claims. Our work in this area has involved many major cases, including significant commercial and industrial appeals. We also provide our municipal clients with assistance on tax assessment, tax collection, and special assessment issues, particularly in complex cases, and we assist municipalities with drafting millage language.

Foster Swift attorneys provide assistance with:

  • tax assessment
  • tax collection
  • special assessment issues, particularly in complex cases
  • drafting millage language

REPRESENTATIVE EXPERIENCE

Property Tax Valuation Appeal: Leelanau Township

Successfully Defended the Assessment of Commercial Property at Tax Tribunal

Uncapping of Taxable Value/Jurisdiction of State Tax Commission

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