VIDEO POINTS OF DISCUSSION, TIMELINE
00:00- Welcome, introductions
03:00 How to get involved. Explanation of taxing districts/entities with governing boards and how these boards adopt tax rates.
08:21 Acknowledgements
09:39 Introducing guest speaker Michael Berlanga and his background
11:30 Michael Berlanga presents overview of the property appraisal protest process
15:10 This is a Texas issue. Property tax states. Biggest property tax burden.
17:00 Legislative authority. The Texas Taxpayer Bill of Rights.
18:11 Schedule of Property Tax Process
20:49 42,000 property owners in Wilson County. Only 2400 protested in 2020... Percentage of property owners who protest.
21:49 Explanation of "mass appraisals" by the CAD...
23:05 Deadline to file protest: May 15
23:32 only 1 appraisal review board (ARB) panel... Explanation of "what we are up against but what we have a right to."
25:35 "How to File a Protest and Request"
31:06 some Q&A, discussions
33:01 "Wilson CAD official website" notices to taxpayers.
34:31 Q&A
35:49 "County Appraisal District Residential Evidence Report explained in 3 parts"
38:50 Q&A, discussions...
38:50 slide appears "County Appraisal District Commercial Evidence Report Calculated in 3 ways" but questions, discussion continues.
44:35 How to get your message across: High feelers, Low Feelers, High Thinkers, Low Thinkers
46:21 "How to Manage Your Message"
47:04 Sample Taxpayer Evidence Package – Giving images and facts
52:30 "Formal Hearings are Heard by ARB"
53:04 "Manage Your Presence at Hearings" (keep your peace)
59:38 "Formal Process Dos and Don'ts"
01:01:03 "Sifuentes Protest Experience 2020"
01:04:30 "Managing The Myths of Property Tax Protests"
01:12:32 "Protest Process Step By Step"
01:14:42 "After the Formal Hearing Before the Lawsuit, Sifuentes"
01:17:43 "Request for Binding Arbitration Requirements"
01:18:55 "Arbitration Deposit & Fee Schedule"
01:24:44 Q&A