TAKE CONTROL OF YOUR PROPERTY
TAX ASSESSMENTS SEMINAR
A Professional Development
Program Sponsored by
The Business Council of New York State, Inc.
and co-sponsored by regional Chambers of Commerce and Associations
SYRACUSE Tuesday, April 5, 2005 Holiday Inn Syracuse / Liverpool 441 Electronics Parkway Liverpool, New York 13088 315 / 457-1222 |
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ABOUT THE SEMINAR:Have You Ever Said? . . . "I really don't know what my property is assessed at." ... "My real estate taxes are a 'contribution' to the community. I don't know if they are my fair share, but I don't want to disturb the community." ... "I pay very high real estate taxes but there is nothing I can do about it." If you have ever found yourself saying anything like the above statements, then you are not in control of a significant portion of your businesses' expense. New Yorkers pay some of the highest taxes in the country. Real estate taxes are an ever present and significant expense to your business. This seminar will help you gain a clear understanding of how your assessments are really determined, including the role of tax rates and equalization rates. Many people are unaware of the overall assessment process and the opportunities available to real estate taxpayers to address the pervasive issue of over assessment in New York State. You will learn how to make informed cost/benefit decisions on lowering your taxes, as well as how to read your tax bill and review what the assessment office has on record regarding your property. You will also get to know the problems and pitfalls the present system has in store for you and how to avoid them. Most importantly, you will leave with effective decision making skills to manage your real estate taxes. Real Case Studies. . . The afternoon session will be devoted to real life case studies designed to show you the anatomy of successful reductions in taxes, as well as the anatomy of tax reduction cases that have failed and why. You will learn how to avoid fatal mistakes in challenging your assessments through these actual case studies. We will introduce you to real-life participants in these case studies, and urge you to bring your own tax bills to find out how you can reduce your real property taxes. This seminar represents a valuable investment for you and other tax management professionals in your firm. |
ABOUT THE SPEAKERS:Hiscock & Barclay, LLP is a full-service firm of attorneys who practice within four regional offices throughout New York State. Geographically situated to provide and foster effective and convenient service to clients, Hiscock & Barclay, LLP's attorneys comprise a varied and well-rounded group of legal professionals whose expertise include Municipal Finance, Real Estate, Tax and Trusts and Estates. Speakers will include, Lawrence Zimmerman and Mark McNamara, from Hiscock & Barclay, LLP. A tax payers perspective will also be presented by a corporate tax payer to be announced. THE BUSINESS COUNCIL - Celebrating 25 YearsThe Business Council of New York State, Inc. is the largest and most powerful broad-based organization representing the interests of businesses, both large and small, throughout the state. For more information on The Council, call toll-free 1-800-358-1202 and ask for the Membership Department. If your company is not a Business Council member, you may be entitled to enroll at the member registration fee — a savings of $50 — if you are a member of one of the seminar co-sponsors. To insure proper credit, please be sure the Priority Code of your Chamber or Association is on the registration form. WHAT PAST PARTICIPANTS SAY ABOUT THE SEMINAR ..."Great presenters" ... George LaPointe, Empire State Development "Case studies were an excellent illustration of application of principles, but more importantly, of practical considerations." ... Wayne Nowicin, National Fuel "Wonderful program and presenters!" ... unsigned "Enjoyed the program and speakers. They made what could be a dull subject a lot more interesting." ... Mary Benedetto, Stuyvesant Plaza, Inc. After reviewing the program, we're sure you will agree that this seminar represents a valuable investment for you and other tax management professionals in your firm. THIS SEMINAR IS A MUST FOR:
Ask about our group discounts and bring your entire tax staff, including your CEO / Plant Manager, to understand the value of an informed approach to lowering your real property tax assessment. TO CANCEL:You may cancel your registration up to 7 days prior to the seminars. Your tuition will be refunded, less a $25 processing fee. If you need to cancel less than 7 days prior, you may: 1) send a substitute; or 2) receive a non-refundable credit voucher, good for any Business Council seminar up to one full year. LINKS TO OTHER SEMINAR INFORMATION:
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