Check out Pennsylvania State Senator Fontana's August 6th newsletter where he quotes Sharon Fitzgerald DiPaolo, Esquire, CRE®'s testimony (among others) related to legislative efforts to address Pennsylvania's property assessment system. Sharon: "[The] cost of inaction is harder to see because it is lost opportunity…The inability to budget accurately for real estate taxes is the biggest obstacle to potential buyers and developers who want to be in Pennsylvania’s market." #TaxPolicy #PropertyTaxes #CommercialRealEstate
Siegel Jennings - Property Tax Law
Legal Services
Cleveland, OHIO 575 followers
Bold Results for Clients Seeking Fair Real Property Taxation
About us
The lawyers at Siegel Jennings Co., L.P.A. have excelled in state and local real estate tax minimization and litigation involving property tax for over four decades. In the last five years alone, we have obtained several billions of dollars in real estate assessment reductions for our clients - owners of, and investors in, apartment buildings, office buildings, nursing homes, assisted living facilities, manufacturing plants, hotels, and shopping centers and malls. As attorneys with backgrounds in appraisal, finance, and accounting, as well as investments in real estate ourselves, we are uniquely qualified to provide a perspective that few others can. With offices in Cleveland, Chicago, Columbus and Pittsburgh, our attorneys and tax consultants can handle your proeprties across the country. Headquartered in Cleveland, with offices in Chicago, Columbus, and Pittsburgh, we can meet the needs of our clients across the Midwest. In addition, as founding members of the American Property Tax Counsel (APTC), a nationwide group of property tax attorneys with local relationships and expertise, we can serve our clients' interests throughout the United States and Canada. DISCLAIMER: Siegel Jenning's Linkedin company page is ADVERTISEMENT ONLY. The information on this site is not, nor is intended to be, legal advice. You should consult an attorney for individual advice regarding your own situation. Contacting Siegel Jennings by way of Linkedin, E-Mail, Fax, telephone, or visiting siegeltax.com does not create an attorney-client relationship. Please do not include any confidential information in your communications. Thank you.
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http://siegeltax.com
External link for Siegel Jennings - Property Tax Law
- Industry
- Legal Services
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Cleveland, OHIO
- Type
- Partnership
- Founded
- 1974
- Specialties
- Property Tax, Real Estate Tax, Ad Valorem Tax, Real Property Tax, Tax Certiorari, and Commercial Real Estate
Locations
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Primary
23425 Commerce Park Dr., Suite 103
Cleveland, OHIO 44122, US
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77 W Washington St
Chicago, Illinois 60602, US
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56 Dorchester Sq
Suite 101
Columbus, Ohio 43081, US
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430 Freeport Rd
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15238, US
Employees at Siegel Jennings - Property Tax Law
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"Molly" Mary Anne Phelan
Thought Leader/Attorney/Advocate/Mentor/Investor in Commercial Real Estate
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Cecilia J. Hyun (she/her)
Property Tax Attorney I Partner, Siegel Jennings Co, LPA I chyun@siegeltax.com I (216) 763-1004
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Steve Nowak
Property Tax Attorney @ Siegel Jennings | J.D.
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Thomas E. Sweeney
Partner at Siegel Jennings Co. L.P.A.
Updates
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Fee simple as if unencumbered is an elusive concept and much debated amongst Appraisal Institute members. Ohio law has applied this concept to mean appraising real property assuming a transfer or a lease to a market participant at market terms. Failure to value the fee simple estate leads to an overvaluation and an excessive tax bill. Everyone at Siegel Jennings strives to understand appraisal concepts like this so we can more effectively advocate for our clients and advance fairness in our tax system. I am happy to be part of the firm's long tradition. #PropertyTaxes #CommericalRealEstate
In 2012, Ohio law was revised to clarify that it was the unencumbered fee simple interest to be valued for real property tax purposes after jurisprudence around arm’s length sale prices had become increasingly rigid, ignoring the facts of individual transactions and leading to inequitable assessments among taxpayers. In effect, the presumption had become irrebuttable. Siegel Jennings worked to correct this trend towards nonuniformity and inequity in assessments leading to an amendment to the relevant statute, Ohio Revised Code Section 5713.03. Unlike some jurisdictions, the leasehold estate is not taxable in Ohio, so this ensured that the same interest would be valued for every taxpayer, strengthening the constitutional guarantee of uniform taxation.
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Reflecting on the legacy of our esteemed Siegel Jennings colleagues, we remember their contributions with deep appreciation. Among them was our dear friend and long-time colleague, Deborah J. Papushak, who passed away in 2019. Debbie is remembered not only for her professional excellence but also for her adventurous spirit and unwavering kindness. Her presence is profoundly missed. A proud Cleveland native, Debbie graduated from Cleveland State University with a degree in History before earning her J.D. Her commitment to lifelong learning led her to acquire a Master of Library and Information Science from Kent State University. Debbie’s impressive legal career included roles as a Court Bailiff at the Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Court, Master Commissioner at the Supreme Court of Ohio , Staff Counsel to the Ohio Supreme Court, and extensive practice in School Law, Probate, Estate Planning, Administrative Law, and Real Estate. She joined Siegel Jennings in 2011, where she brought over forty years of expertise in real property tax litigation.
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In 2012, Ohio law was revised to clarify that it was the unencumbered fee simple interest to be valued for real property tax purposes after jurisprudence around arm’s length sale prices had become increasingly rigid, ignoring the facts of individual transactions and leading to inequitable assessments among taxpayers. In effect, the presumption had become irrebuttable. Siegel Jennings worked to correct this trend towards nonuniformity and inequity in assessments leading to an amendment to the relevant statute, Ohio Revised Code Section 5713.03. Unlike some jurisdictions, the leasehold estate is not taxable in Ohio, so this ensured that the same interest would be valued for every taxpayer, strengthening the constitutional guarantee of uniform taxation.
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🐈 Meet the Illinois Office’s Fury & Feathery Associates 🐕 🐦 Working from home has become part of the way of we do business. And, based on all the Teams calls, Seigel Jennings has learned that not all of our colleagues can wear business casual. Working from home has also shown us that our animals remind us to stay grounded. Here's an introduction to some of our Illinois office's fury and feathery associates who trying hard (we think) to understand cap rates. Have any of your pets made appearances in your work meetings? Share your stories below! #WFH #RemoteWork #PetsOfLinkedIn #WorkLifeBalance
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Chicago is home to deep-dish pizza, the world’s first skyscraper, and Illinois’ oldest real estate tax law firm! Psst, that’s us! Siegel Jennings - Property Tax Law is the successor firm of Fisk Kart Katz and Regan, which was established in Chicago in 1939. Fisk and Siegel were founding members of the American Property Tax Counsel (APTC). Our Chicago office has over 150 years of cumulative experience in real estate tax law and is a leading law firm in real estate tax appeals. We represent diverse clients, from national corporations and nonprofit organizations to family-owned businesses. We have also collaborated with the Cook County Assessor’s Office to refine and grow the Affordable Housing Special Assessment Program. We lead the initiative with the most properties accepted into the program – reducing costs for our clients and expanding affordable housing in Illinois.
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More media coverage of the PA Senate Democratic Policy Committee Hearing held on July 15, 2024. Sharon Fitzgerald DiPaolo, Esquire, CRE® testified: "You don’t see the deals that don’t get done... I get three calls a week from investors who want to build or buy in Pennsylvania… I can’t tell you how many deals I've killed or offers that have been pulled after I explained our system.” Agree? Comment below with your thoughts on how the PA system can be improved. #TaxPolicy #PropertyTaxes #CommercialRealEstate
Property reassessment uncertainty kills growth in Pennsylvania
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Sharon Fitzgerald DiPaolo, Esquire, CRE® shares her expertise, insight, & recommendations on real estate taxation reform in yesterday's "The Cost of Inaction–Property Reassessments" policy hearing. Her recommendation: statewide county triennial reassessment. “Every county, every three years.” Sharon’s opening remarks start at the 1:05:42 mark. Watch the testimony recording here: https://lnkd.in/g8g47C5B Scroll down on the Senator's website to find the link to yesterday's hearing. #TaxPolicy #SALT #TaxReform #PropertyTaxes
Senate Democratic Policy Committee
https://www.senatormuth.com
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In a few hours, Sharon Fitzgerald DiPaolo, Esquire, CRE® will be advocating for the PA legislature to replace the Allegheny County “base year system” with a triennial countywide reassessment system. Allegheny County is the only one in the state using a base year system. A hearing will be held Monday, July 15 at 1 p.m. Register below to attend via Zoom. The hearing will feature three panels of discussion that will highlight the issues with Pennsylvania’s property reassessment system. According to statistics, 50 of Pennsylvania’s 67 counties have not done a reassessment in the past 15 years, the last one done in Allegheny County was in 2012. #PropertyTaxes #CommercialRealEstate #PittsburghRealEstate
ADVISORY: Senate Dems to Host Hearing on Property Reassessments Monday in Pittsburgh
https://www.senatormuth.com
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Sharon Fitzgerald DiPaolo, Esquire, CRE® will be testifying at public hearing in Pittsburgh today regarding The Cost of Inaction in Property Reassessments. The hearing starts at 1 pm in the Gold Room, Allegheny County Courthouse. Sharon is scheduled to appear at 2:10 pm. For livestream and additional info see link below.
ADVISORY: Senate Dems to Host Hearing on Property Reassessments Monday in Pittsburgh
https://www.senatormuth.com