Cousins & Company IRS Tax Lawyers

Cousins & Company has built a reputation in the West Valley for helping property owners push back on county assessments that don't reflect what their properties are actually worth. Based in Surprise, the firm serves a community where a lot of the housing stock is relatively new and where assessed values can change dramatically from year to year. Their attorneys understand the Maricopa County assessment process from the inside out, having handled hundreds of residential and commercial cases in the region. The firm takes a practical, no-nonsense approach. They're not going to run up a bill before telling you whether you have a case. Their consultations are focused on giving you a straight answer about whether an appeal makes sense, what the likely outcome looks like, and what it'll cost if they're successful.

Cousins & Company offers a full suite of property tax and IRS tax services for individuals, families, and business owners in Surprise and throughout the Phoenix metropolitan area. On the property tax side, they handle all stages of the Maricopa County appeals process, from filing the initial notice to representing clients before the State Board of Equalization and Arizona Tax Court. For residential clients, they focus on helping homeowners identify whether their assessed value is higher than comparable sales support. For commercial clients, including landlords, retail property owners, and industrial building owners, they bring income-approach analysis and market expertise to valuations that may not reflect current conditions. The firm also handles IRS tax matters, including audit representation, back tax resolution, installment agreements, offers in compromise, and penalty abatements. If you're dealing with both a property tax dispute and an IRS issue, working with a firm that handles both can simplify your situation considerably. They also assist with Arizona Department of Revenue disputes and state income tax matters.

You start with a free consultation by phone or in person at their Surprise office. The attorney reviews your current Notice of Value, asks about recent comparable sales in your neighborhood, and gives you an honest read on case strength. If they see a basis for appeal, they'll explain their fee structure and walk you through the timeline. Once you retain the firm, they handle every step. They research your property, pull comparable sales, and prepare a written submission to the assessor's office. Most Maricopa County residential appeals go through an informal review process first, where the assessor's staff reconsiders the valuation. If that doesn't produce an acceptable result, the firm escalates to a formal hearing. Throughout the process, they keep you updated at each stage.

Cousins & Company serves clients throughout the West Valley, including Surprise, Peoria, Glendale, Goodyear, Avondale, Buckeye, and El Mirage. They also handle Maricopa County properties in Scottsdale, Phoenix, and Tempe. For IRS and state tax matters, they represent clients throughout Arizona. Remote consultations are available for clients who can't make it to the Surprise office in person.