Royce Rounsaville understands the Florida real estate market. He has been handing property tax appeals for many years. As a licenced broker and attorney, he has a unique understand of the situation. He has handled all types of clients, large and small.

Whether you’ve just purchased your first home or if you've been there for years, you want to investigate available tax incentives and decrease your property taxes, we have the skills to maximize your savings.

We file petitions before the Valuation Appeals Board. We negotiate with the county property appraiser’s office, and we contest your property’s market value. What have you got to lose? Give us a call.

Commercial appeals are more complex but the opportunity is greater. Just a slight reduction in valuation cand save thousands of dollars.

Because of tax reform and changing tax law, you need a firm with the experience to handle the challenge. We have the resources needed to accurately calculate your commercial property tax and how it will impact your bottom line.

Our Commercial Property Tax professionals file your appeal documents, make case preparations, and represent you before any informal or formal administrative panels or boards making sure no step is missed in the appeal process. We communicate with you throughout the process to preserve your commercial property tax appeal rights beyond the administrative level ensures you get the maximum reduction in property taxes. What have you got to lose? Give us a call.

Do not forget about tangible personal property when considering an appeal. Tangile personable property includes furniture, fixtures, tools, machinery, signs, equipment, leasehold improvements, supplies, leased equipment and any other equipment used in a business.

WHO MUST FILE A RETURN? Any business owner or self-employed contractor owning tangible personal property on January 1st must file a return each year as required by Florida Statutes 193.052 and 193.062. Property owners that loan, lease or rent tangible property to others must also report such property.

If a taxpayer is dissatisfied with the appraised value or the appraisal records are wrong, we can file the necessary challenge on your behalf.”

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Florida law allows up to $50,000 to be deducted from the assessed value of a primary / permanent residence. The first $25,000 of value is entirely exempt. The second $25,000 exemption applies to the value between $50,000 - $75,000 and does not include a benefit on the school tax.

Who Is Exempt From Paying Property Taxes?
Some types of properties are exempt from real estate taxes. These include qualifying nonprofit, religious and government properties. Senior citizens, veterans and those eligible for STAR (the School Tax Relief program) may qualify for exemptions as well. There’s often an exemption application that needs to be filled out.

There are also often exemptions for low-income individuals. The exact exemptions you qualify for will depend on your financial situation, your home state and even your local municipality.

Senior Property Tax Exemption
Veteran Property Tax Exemption
Disability Exemptions

If you think that you might be eligible for an exemption, and you are not now getting it, call our office for a consultation.