--- title: Blog | Property Tax Consultants | Jack Aylsworth --- [![Skyline_ Two Color Logo](https://www.skylinepropertytax.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Skyline_%20Two%20Color%20Logo.png?width=1000&name=Skyline_%20Two%20Color%20Logo.png "Skyline_ Two Color Logo")](https://www.skylinepropertytax.com/) ![](https://www.skylinepropertytax.com/hubfs/PTC-2016/NEW_Images/General_Header4.jpg) # ADVOCATING FOR OUR CLIENTS ## PTC Blog ## Jack Aylsworth ### Recent Posts May 12, 2017 [![May 2017.jpg](https://www.skylinepropertytax.com/hubfs/May%202017.jpg) ](https://www.skylinepropertytax.com/blog/3-things-my-trip-to-disney-taught-me-about-my-business) ## [3 Things My Trip to Disney Taught Me About My Business](https://www.skylinepropertytax.com/blog/3-things-my-trip-to-disney-taught-me-about-my-business) The hilarious Jim Gaffigan describes the Disney experience perfectly; "It's like being in line at the DMV, except on the surface of the Sun". After waiting in line for 60 minutes to ride the Dumbo... [Read More](https://www.skylinepropertytax.com/blog/3-things-my-trip-to-disney-taught-me-about-my-business) January 30, 2017 [![](https://www.skylinepropertytax.com/hubfs/Assessment%20Notice%202017%20V2.jpg) ](https://www.skylinepropertytax.com/blog/5-key-take-aways-located-on-your-assessment-notice-coming-in-february) ## [5 Key Take-Aways Located on Your Assessment Notice (Coming in February!)](https://www.skylinepropertytax.com/blog/5-key-take-aways-located-on-your-assessment-notice-coming-in-february) Every year the Assessor is tasked with placing an updated assessment on your property. What is your property worth to a potential buyer? Well, this information, along with many other important... [Read More](https://www.skylinepropertytax.com/blog/5-key-take-aways-located-on-your-assessment-notice-coming-in-february) January 10, 2017 [![Personal Property 2017.jpg](https://www.skylinepropertytax.com/hubfs/Personal%20Property%202017.jpg) ](https://www.skylinepropertytax.com/blog/personal-property-nuts-bolts-under-80000-in-value-exempt-due-by-feb-10) ## [Personal Property Nuts & Bolts – Under $80,000 in Value Exempt (Due by Feb 10)](https://www.skylinepropertytax.com/blog/personal-property-nuts-bolts-under-80000-in-value-exempt-due-by-feb-10) Your personal property statement (form 632) is supposed to be mailed by the Assessor by January 10th, and it is due by February 20th. However, if your personal property is under $80,000 in market... [Read More](https://www.skylinepropertytax.com/blog/personal-property-nuts-bolts-under-80000-in-value-exempt-due-by-feb-10) December 22, 2016 [![](https://www.skylinepropertytax.com/hubfs/Ag%20Exemption%202016.jpg) ](https://www.skylinepropertytax.com/blog/properties-classed-agricultural-or-used-for-ag-purposes-get-a-tax-break) ## [Properties Classed Agricultural or Used for Ag Purposes Get a Tax Break](https://www.skylinepropertytax.com/blog/properties-classed-agricultural-or-used-for-ag-purposes-get-a-tax-break) [Read More](https://www.skylinepropertytax.com/blog/properties-classed-agricultural-or-used-for-ag-purposes-get-a-tax-break) December 3, 2016 [![PRE V2.jpg](https://www.skylinepropertytax.com/hubfs/PRE%20V2.jpg) ](https://www.skylinepropertytax.com/blog/your-homestead-exemption-aka-principal-residence-know-the-limits) ## [Your Homestead Exemption (AKA Principal Residence) Know the Limits!](https://www.skylinepropertytax.com/blog/your-homestead-exemption-aka-principal-residence-know-the-limits) The Homestead or Principal Residence Exemption is a huge tax break. There are simple rules that apply, but you need to understand them. If you or a client qualify, read this to understand how to take... [Read More](https://www.skylinepropertytax.com/blog/your-homestead-exemption-aka-principal-residence-know-the-limits) November 10, 2016 [![Real-Property-Deed.jpg](https://www.skylinepropertytax.com/hubfs/Real-Property-Deed.jpg) ](https://www.skylinepropertytax.com/blog/transfer-of-ownerships-have-a-big-impact-on-taxes) ## [Transfer of Ownership's have a BIG Impact on Taxes](https://www.skylinepropertytax.com/blog/transfer-of-ownerships-have-a-big-impact-on-taxes) Purchasing a new property is great and exciting. It should be. What isn't exciting is the "unknown" property tax bill that awaits. Understanding the tax possibilities due to the Transfer of Ownership... [Read More](https://www.skylinepropertytax.com/blog/transfer-of-ownerships-have-a-big-impact-on-taxes) November 1, 2016 [![](https://www.skylinepropertytax.com/blog/author/none) ](https://www.skylinepropertytax.com/blog/assessment-change-notice-know-where-you-stand) ## [Assessment Change Notice, Know Where You Stand](https://www.skylinepropertytax.com/blog/assessment-change-notice-know-where-you-stand) Each year the Assessor is tasked with appraising your parcel. You will get an Assessment Change Notice in the mail in February that states your SEV (State Equalized Value) and Taxable Value as of... [Read More](https://www.skylinepropertytax.com/blog/assessment-change-notice-know-where-you-stand) October 25, 2016 [![Blog Pic.jpg](https://www.skylinepropertytax.com/hubfs/Blog%20Pic.jpg) ](https://www.skylinepropertytax.com/blog/cost-approach-to-value-and-why-you-can-challenge-it) ## [Cost Approach to Value, and Why You Can Challenge It!](https://www.skylinepropertytax.com/blog/cost-approach-to-value-and-why-you-can-challenge-it) In the State of Michigan, the Assessor is tasked with appraising every piece of real and personal property in their respective jurisdiction each year. The only efficient way to do this is to employ a... [Read More](https://www.skylinepropertytax.com/blog/cost-approach-to-value-and-why-you-can-challenge-it) October 10, 2016 ## [Taxable Value, it's what Your Annual Tax Burden is Driven by!](https://www.skylinepropertytax.com/blog/taxable-value-its-what-your-annual-tax-burden-is-driven-by) Your Taxable Value is another important value that is located on your Assessment Change Notice (the "This is NOT a Bill" document) & assessor record card. We know your SEV x 2 indicates what the... 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