Leading Tax Group

Leading Tax Group has been helping Los Angeles property owners challenge inflated assessments for years. Their team focuses exclusively on property tax law, so they're not splitting attention between unrelated practice areas. That focus shows in their track record. They've handled everything from single-family homes to large commercial portfolios and know the Los Angeles County Assessor's procedures inside and out. What sets them apart is their contingency-based model. You don't pay unless they win a reduction, which removes a lot of the risk for property owners who aren't sure if an appeal is worth pursuing. Their staff includes attorneys and tax professionals who collaborate on each case. With a 4.9 rating from clients across the region, they've built a solid reputation as one of the more dependable options in a competitive field.

Leading Tax Group handles property tax appeals from start to finish. Their core service is filing assessment appeals with the Los Angeles County Assessment Appeals Board, but they do a lot more than just submit paperwork. They conduct independent property valuations, gather comparable sales data, and build the factual record needed to support a reduction. For commercial property owners, they also analyze income and expense data, since those properties are often assessed using the income approach. They work with residential homeowners, commercial landlords, industrial property owners, and investors with multi-property portfolios. If you've recently purchased a property and the assessed value doesn't match what you paid, they can help you correct that. They also review assessments annually for ongoing clients, flagging unusual increases before the appeal deadline passes. The team handles Proposition 13 base year value disputes, supplemental assessments after ownership changes, and decline-in-value claims under Proposition 8, which allows temporary reductions when market value drops below the assessed value. The whole process is managed by their staff, so clients don't need to track down appraisal reports or show up at hearings on their own.

The process starts with a free review of your current assessment. Leading Tax Group looks at your property's assessed value, compares it to recent sales and market data, and gives you an honest read on whether an appeal makes sense. If they think you have a case, they take it on contingency. Once engaged, they order a full appraisal or prepare a valuation analysis depending on the property type. They file the appeal with the Assessment Appeals Board before the deadline, typically November 30 for most Los Angeles County properties. From there, they manage hearing preparation, gather supporting documentation, and negotiate with the Assessor's office when pre-hearing settlements are possible. Hearings can take several months to over a year to be scheduled. During that time, their team monitors the case and keeps you updated. If a hearing does go forward, their staff presents the evidence and you don't need to attend unless you want to.

Leading Tax Group serves property owners throughout Los Angeles County, including the City of Los Angeles, Long Beach, Pasadena, Burbank, Glendale, Santa Monica, Culver City, Torrance, and the San Fernando Valley. They handle properties in both incorporated cities and unincorporated county areas. While their primary focus is Los Angeles County, they may take cases in adjacent counties depending on property type and circumstances. Contact them directly to confirm coverage for your specific location.