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BREAKING NEWS: Why 2023 May Be The Best Time in 20 Years To Appeal Your Allegheny County Property Taxes

There is really good news for property owners in Allegheny County, PA concerning their property taxes. Recent developments concerning Allegheny County property assessments have created the best opportunity in twenty (20) years for commercial and residential property owners to lower their property taxes in 2023.

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January 10, 2023
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Pittsburgh Tax Appeal Attorney Nicole Amick Recognized for Excellence 10 Straight Years!

For a Decade straight, Flaherty Fardo Rogel & Amick, LLC Partner Nicole Amick has been recognized for her excellence in property tax appeals and Pennsylvania real estate law. First recognized in 2013 as a Super Lawyer Rising Star, this is the 10th consecutive year Attorney Amick has received this distinguished honor.

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June 17, 2022
Articles

3 Ways Property Owners Can Help to Defend School District Tax Appeals

This article will help property owners understand the most important ways to help defend property tax appeals filed by School Districts in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.

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May 20, 2022
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3 Reasons Allegheny County Needs a Reassessment Now

Allegheny County property taxes are outdated and unfair and it is time for a reassessment in Allegheny County or to end school district tax appeals.

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April 5, 2022
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Secrets to Winning Your 2022 Allegheny County Tax Appeal

This year, in 2022, thousands of Allegheny County property tax assessment appeals were filed by by both taxing entities and commercial and residential property owners. This article explains how property owners can lower their Allegheny County Property Taxes.

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February 3, 2022
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Top 10 Mistakes Made By Property Owners in Allegheny Property Tax Appeals

We've outlined the top 10 mistakes made by property owners in their property tax appeal: to keep you from hurting your chances of winning your hearing and ge

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July 1, 2021
Articles

Advice for Defending and Winning PA School Property Tax Appeals

Have a PA School Property Tax Appeal Hearing coming up? Not sure how to prepare, or what to do? Here is some basic information from Flaherty & Fardo.

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June 1, 2021
Articles

Should You Answer the Allegheny County Questionnaire?

Allegheny County is notorious for its messy property tax policies. When it’s time for property assessments in Allegheny County, property owners are placed un

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May 1, 2021
Articles

How to Defend 2011 Property Tax Appeals in Allegheny County.

While buying a home in Allegheny County has a variety of perks, it’s no secret that the Allegheny County Tax Assessment system is a mess. Here are two tips

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May 1, 2021
Articles

Defending PA School Property Tax Appeals

If you are involved in an Allegheny County residential property tax appeal, there is the possibility that you will receive a letter from the school district

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October 1, 2020
Articles

How Do I Defend a PA School Property Tax Assessment Appeal?

A: By being more prepared and understanding the rules of evidence and law. The school districts of Allegheny County are now filing 2010 assessment appeals ag

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September 1, 2020
Articles

What Happens at the Allegheny County Board of Viewer (BOV) hearing?

It is a long wait and almost always means there will be multiple years at issue by the time the case is finally called. Learn how to navigate this stressful

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August 1, 2020
Articles

Why is the School District Appealing my Property Assessment?

Since 2004, School Districts have been aggressively filing property appeals against property owners. Their target has primarily been recent home buyers.

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April 1, 2019
Articles

What does the 2002 Base Year Mean for my Allegheny County Property Tax Appeal?

Everyone knows the property tax assessment system - notably in Allegheny County - is broken and unfair. Properties are often overvalued for a variety of reas

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February 1, 2019
Articles

Do I Need an Appraisal for my Allegheny Property Tax Appeal?

A common question from our clients is whether or not they need an appraisal for their Allegheny County property tax assessment appeal. The not-so-simple answ

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January 1, 2019
Articles

Significant Change Proposed by Councilman Ed Kress, Board of Viewers Filing Fee Increases

This article will provide readers with the latest updates in the Allegheny County assessment appeals process.

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January 16, 2014
Articles

Property Assessment Updates From Allegheny County & Washington County

This article will provide readers with the latest updates from both the Washington and Allegheny County assessment of property taxes.

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October 4, 2013
Articles

Judge Wettick Denies Appraisals as Absolute for Property Assessments

This article will provide readers with the latest updates concerning the Allegheny County property assessments.

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June 4, 2013
Articles

Allegheny County Ignores Appeal Results & Sends Wrong Tax Bills

If you thought winning your tax appeal was going to reduce your Allegheny County property tax bill, you were wrong. At least on paper.

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March 10, 2013
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2013 Allegheny County Assessments Updates

This article will provide readers with the latest updates concerning the Allegheny County real estate tax assessments 2013.

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January 27, 2013
Articles

Allegheny County Cracks Down on Charitable Tax Exempt Properties

This article will provide readers with the most recent updates in the ongoing attempt made by Allegheny County to limit the amount of charitable tax exempt p

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January 26, 2013
Articles

Judge Denies Request to Lower Assessments

Judge R. Stanton Wettick has denied a request to automatically lower hundreds of thousands of property assessments. Here is what happened.

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November 20, 2012
Articles

Should Commercial Property Owners Bypass the First Hearing?

This article should help commercial property owners understand the advantages and disadvantages of entering the commercial bypass process.

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September 25, 2012
Articles

Status Update for Allegheny County Assessments of Property Tax

We’re taking a look at the current status of the Allegheny County assessment appeals hearings, what property owners need to be doing, and how to get your pro

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September 9, 2012
Articles

Results Of Informal Hearings Released

This article pertains to the upcoming Allegheny County assessment appeals hearings, and how property owners can prepare themselves.

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August 7, 2012
Articles

Allegheny County Reassessment Update

The Latest Reassessment News – 6/14/2012 The final Allegheny County, Pennsylvania assessment appeal numbers are at last being reported by the Office of Prope

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June 14, 2012
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Will Legislation Stop the Reassessments?

Below you will find an explanation of this bill, and why it ultimately should not and will not stop the reassessments from being used for taxation purposes.

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April 11, 2012
Articles

How to Defend 2012 & 2013 PA School Property Tax Appeals

Learn how to defend you 2012 or 2013 Pennsylvania School Property Tax Appeal with advice from experienced attorneys Flaherty Fardo Rogel and Amick.

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April 10, 2012
Articles

The Fix Is In On Under-Assessed Properties

We believe 7 out of 10 residential properties in more affluent areas are still under-assessed in the Allegheny County tax assessments. We will further argue

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March 8, 2012
Articles

Attorney Fardo to Speak at Seminar on Tax Exemption

Attorney Noah Paul Fardo will be a guest lecturer on Tuesday, March 6, 2012, at a Continuing Legal Education (CLE) seminar focusing on the tax assessments in

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March 4, 2012
Articles

Allegheny County Tax Assessment Chaos

With the way Allegheny County has handled its recent tax assessments, something has to change soon, and we have the solutions.

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February 8, 2012
Articles

Extension Announced on Allegheny County Tax Assessment in Certain Areas

Allegheny County has announced that the property tax assessment formal appeal deadline for the City of Pittsburgh and Mount Oliver has been extended from Feb

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January 24, 2012
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New Allegheny County Assessment Website is a Nightmare for Taxpayers

Allegheny County’s new website for the release of the 2012 Allegheny County property reassessment values will prove frustrating and more difficult for proper

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January 23, 2012
Articles

2012 Allegheny County Tax Assessments to Continue Despite Fitzgerald Controversy

While the drama continues, the Allegheny County Tax Assessment experts, Flaherty & Fardo, are here to keep you filled in on all the latest happenings.

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January 10, 2012
Articles

“Scent of a Fitzgerald:” Decision-making in the Allegheny County Tax Assessments

What is best for Allegheny County residents? The Allegheny County Tax Assessment experts - Flaherty & Fardo - weigh in.

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January 6, 2012
Articles

What is the Difference Between an Informal Hearing and a Formal Appeal Hearing?

Breaking down the difference between formal, and informal Allegheny county tax appeal hearings and what you can expect from each.

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January 5, 2012
Articles

Understanding the Pennsylvania Clean & Green Act

Understand the basics of the Pennsylvania Clean & Green Act - an act that provides tax advantages to clean and green PA properties and businesses.

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April 8, 2011
Articles

Preempting the 2012 Allegheny County Property Assessments Could Save You Thousands

The Allegheny County Property Assessment experts Flaherty & Fardo are here to show you how preempting the assessments could save you money this year.

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March 1, 2011
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The Politics vs. The Reality of the 2012 Allegheny County Property Reassessments

At this time, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania is under a Court Order to issue new property assessments by January 1, 2012. In preparation for the 2012 Reasses

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February 10, 2011
Articles

2012 Allegheny County Tax Assessments on Schedule Despite Problems

Prior to 2012, Allegheny County is using a 2002 Base Year for property assessments. What does this mean for your Allegheny County Tax Assessment?

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December 14, 2010
Articles

Allegheny County Fires 2012 Reassessment Workers

When it comes to Allegheny County Tax Assessment, you want a fair assessment of your property so that you pay a fair amount in property tax.

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November 19, 2010
Articles

The Allegheny County Reassessments are Coming

As of July 2010, Allegheny County is intending on reassessing approximately the 580,000 properties in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. The Allegheny County

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July 7, 2010
Articles

Allegheny County Sued Over Property Reassessments (Again)

The property assessment experts of Allegheny County - Flaherty & Fardo - weigh in and explain why this lawsuit will likely not grant homeowners the justice

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February 28, 2010
Articles

Why 2010 is Ripe for Allegheny County Property Assessment Appeals

The deadline to file a 2010 Allegheny County Property Assessment appeal is March 31, 2010. But this year (2010) is ripe and may be necessary to appeal.

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January 28, 2010
Articles

How Much is my Property Worth in an Allegheny County Property Assessment?

Pennsylvania assessment laws require that real estate be valued according to its “actual value” and at a bona fide rate and price for which the property woul

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January 26, 2010

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Podcasts

2025 Allegheny County Pennsylvania Property Assessment Update - What you need to know right now!

Our tax appeals specialist Nicole Amick delves into the current complexities of property tax appeals in Allegheny County

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February 16, 2025

Bill Rogel Wins Motion For Allegheny County Taxpayers

We discuss a recent case involving an Allegheny County School District's motion to prevent property owners from continuing 2023 appeals

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February 3, 2024

Why You Need to Appeal Your Allegheny County Property Taxes NOW

Property tax specialist Nicole Amick talks about why right now may be the best time to appeal your Allegheny County property taxes

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January 15, 2024

Allegheny County Elections, Rockey vs Innamorato - The Big Fight Over Reassessment

Allegheny County elections and the pros and cons of reassessment

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October 5, 2023

BREAKING NEWS! "The Logjam Persists!" Allegheny County Tax Assessment Delayed...Yet Again!

BREAKING NEWS! FFRA Tax Appeals specialist Nicole Hauptman Amick talks about the most recent delays in Allegheny County Property Tax Appeals

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June 29, 2023

Allegheny County Tax Reassessment Changing Again!

If you are a property owner in Allegheny County you need to hear this episode!

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May 31, 2023

HOT NEWS! Allegheny County Property Assessments - May 2023 UPDATES

The latest news about the state of property assessments in Allegheny County with Partners Nicole Hauptman Amick and Bill Rogel.

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May 8, 2023

Yes It's TRUE! 2022 & 2023 Allegheny County Tax Appeals Are Open!

The appeal period for 2022 has officially reopened. That means we can help you appeal both 2022 and 2023 tax assessments.

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February 8, 2023

The Best Legal Movies of ALL Time! - Part 1

What are the best legal movies of ALL time? The I Strenuously Object Podcast gang takes a break with a game show!

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November 8, 2022

Breaking Good News! Allegheny County Property Assessment Update 9/1/22

Good News for Property owners who pay attention and want to lower their property taxes.

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September 9, 2022

Tax Appeals for Dummies. The Best Tax Appeal Episode Ever in Allegheny County to Help You Lower Property Taxes. (W/ BREAKING ASSESSMENT NEWS!)

Part 2 of our Tax Appeals series, this episode is NOT for Dummies, but does explain in the simplest terms the entire tax appeal process in Allegheny C

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June 2, 2022

The Godfather of Tax Appeals. How to Lower Your Property Taxes in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.

Want to lower your Allegheny County property taxes? Make them an offer they can’t refuse!

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June 2, 2022

The Assessment Chaos - Why Allegheny County Needs a Reassessment Now. The Assessment System is Wrong and Unfair to Homeowners.

The Allegheny County property assessment system is in complete chaos. Many experts believe it is one of the most unfair property tax systems in the co

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June 2, 2022