Madison Tax Solutions

Madison Tax Solutions has been helping Scottsdale property owners fight back against inflated assessments since the firm opened. They focus exclusively on property tax work, which means they're not splitting attention between income tax returns and estate planning. The team knows Maricopa County's assessment process inside out and uses that knowledge to build solid appeal cases for both residential and commercial clients. The client base ranges from individual homeowners disputing a single-family residence valuation to commercial owners managing large portfolios. Their approach is direct: pull the comparable sales data, identify where the assessor got it wrong, and build a clear argument. Most residential cases are handled on contingency, so there's no upfront cost. If they don't reduce your taxes, you don't owe a fee.

Madison Tax Solutions handles the full range of property tax appeals in Arizona. Their core service is the formal appeal process, which runs through the Maricopa County Assessor's office and, if needed, up to the Arizona Tax Court. They'll review your Notice of Value as soon as it arrives each February, compare it against recent comparable sales, and tell you honestly whether an appeal is worth pursuing. For commercial properties, they go deeper. Income-approach valuations require detailed analysis of rent rolls, cap rates, and vacancy data. The firm has experience appealing office buildings, retail centers, industrial warehouses, and multifamily complexes. A 1% reduction in assessed value on a $10 million property isn't small change. They also offer portfolio audits for owners with multiple parcels. If you've been paying taxes on the same assessed value for several years without a review, there's a real chance you're overpaying. The team will run a sweep across all your parcels, flag the ones with the strongest appeal potential, and prioritize accordingly. Additional services include tax rate reviews, exemption eligibility checks such as senior freeze programs and agricultural designations, and representation at Board of Equalization hearings. They don't handle income tax or estate planning, keeping the focus narrow and the expertise sharp.

The process starts with a free review of your current assessment. You send over your Notice of Value, and the team runs a quick comparable sales analysis to see if there's a gap between what the county thinks your property is worth and what it would actually sell for. This typically takes a few business days. If the numbers support an appeal, they'll prepare and file the petition before Arizona's April 25 deadline. From there, they gather supporting evidence, which may include recent sales data, an independent appraisal, or documentation of property conditions the assessor may have missed. Most cases are resolved through an informal hearing with the assessor's office. If that doesn't result in a satisfactory reduction, they'll proceed to the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors sitting as the State Board of Equalization. For cases with significant value at stake, they'll take it to Arizona Tax Court. The whole process from filing to resolution typically runs three to nine months depending on the complexity of the case and the assessor's backlog.

Madison Tax Solutions primarily serves Scottsdale and the greater Maricopa County area, including Paradise Valley, Tempe, Chandler, and Gilbert. For commercial clients with larger portfolios, they'll take on cases throughout Arizona, including Pinal and Yavapai Counties. Most hearings are local, but the team handles cases statewide when the property value justifies the travel. If you're outside Maricopa County, it's worth a call to confirm availability before the filing deadline.