Krause & Associates

Krause & Associates brings over two decades of property tax expertise to Austin homeowners and businesses. We've successfully challenged thousands of property assessments, securing significant tax reductions for our clients across Travis County. Our team understands the complexities of Texas property tax law and the local assessment process. We work exclusively on property tax appeals, which means we're not juggling multiple practice areas. This focused approach lets us stay current on every change in valuation methods and appeal procedures.

We handle complete property tax appeals from initial assessment review through formal hearings. Our residential services include homestead exemption verification, market value challenges, and equal and uniform taxation protests. For commercial properties, we analyze income approaches, cost methodologies, and comparable sales data. Our valuation analysis goes deep into your property's specific characteristics and market conditions. We prepare detailed evidence packages including professional appraisals, market studies, and comparable property research. We also handle multi-year protests when assessment patterns show systematic overvaluation. We represent clients at all levels of the appeal process, from informal meetings with appraisal district staff to formal hearings before the Appraisal Review Board. When necessary, we pursue district court appeals for high-value properties where significant tax savings justify the additional legal process.

Your appeal starts with our comprehensive property assessment review. We analyze your current valuation, compare it to similar properties, and identify the strongest grounds for appeal. You'll receive a detailed report explaining our findings and recommended strategy. We handle all paperwork and deadlines, filing your protest with the Travis County Appraisal District. Our team prepares evidence, schedules hearings, and represents you throughout the process. You don't need to take time off work or navigate complex procedures. Most cases resolve at the informal level, but we're prepared for formal hearings when needed. We keep you informed at every step and explain any settlement offers in plain terms.

We serve all of Travis County including Austin, West Lake Hills, Bee Cave, and surrounding communities. Our office location in central Austin allows us to efficiently handle cases throughout the county and maintain strong relationships with local appraisal district staff.