Cook County Board of Review Commissioner Dan Patlak is hosting a property tax appeal seminar that will be offered to taxpayers seeking to appeal their 2012 property tax assessments.
The seminar is co-sponsored by Palatine Township Assessor Terry Kelly and Cook County Commissioner Gregg Goslin.The hour long session will educate taxpayers on how to file a successful tax appeal in a time when the economy is putting added pressures to home and business owners.
The seminar will be held:
Wednesday, August 22, 2012
Holiday Inn—Algonquin Room
3405 Algonquin Road
Rolling Meadows, IL 60008
6:30 p.m.
The seminar includes a presentation by Commissioner Dan Patlak explaining how property taxes are calculated and the appeal procedure of the Board of Review. Before the end of the evening, taxpayers will have an opportunity to work with staff from the Board of Review to address their specific questions and concerns.
This event is free to the public and there is no fee to appeal at the Board of Review. Taxpayers are asked to bring a copy of their most recent tax bill. Appeal forms also may be picked up at the Board of Review located at 118 N. Clark Street, Room 601 in Chicago or at the Rolling Meadows Courthouse located at 2121 Euclid. A limited number of appeal forms may be available at the Palatine Township Assessor’s Office.
Please contact Outreach Director Elly Drake at (312) 603-3644 with any questions. Taxpayers may also file an appeal online by visiting our website at www.cookcountyboardofreview.com.