Ploeg and Brown

Ploeg and Brown brings over two decades of experience helping Gwinnett County property owners reduce their tax burden through strategic appeals and assessment challenges. Our team combines legal expertise with deep knowledge of Georgia's property tax system to deliver results that matter to your bottom line. We handle both residential and commercial property tax disputes, from single-family homes to multi-million dollar commercial complexes. Our approach focuses on thorough valuation analysis and compelling evidence presentation to tax assessors and boards of equalization. We've successfully reduced property taxes for hundreds of clients, saving them thousands of dollars annually.

Our comprehensive property tax services include detailed assessment reviews where we analyze your property's current valuation against comparable sales and market conditions. We prepare and file formal appeals with supporting documentation including property condition reports, market analysis, and valuation discrepancies. For commercial properties, we conduct income approach analysis and review capitalization rates used by assessors. We handle residential tax protests by examining assessment methodologies, challenging inflated square footage calculations, and identifying assessment errors. Our valuation analysis services include property inspections, comparable sales research, and market trend analysis. We also provide ongoing assessment monitoring to catch future over-assessments early. Additionally, we offer consultation on property improvements and their potential tax impact, helping you make informed decisions about renovations and expansions.

Your journey starts with a comprehensive property assessment where we review your current tax bill and property records. We conduct a detailed property inspection and market analysis to identify potential over-assessment issues. If we find grounds for appeal, we prepare all necessary documentation and file your formal protest within required deadlines. We represent you at hearings before the board of equalization, presenting evidence and arguing your case professionally. Throughout the process, we keep you informed with regular updates and explain each step in plain terms. Most appeals are resolved within 3-6 months, and we handle all communication with tax authorities on your behalf.

We serve Gwinnett County and surrounding metro Atlanta areas including Lawrenceville, Duluth, Norcross, and Sugar Hill. Our local expertise extends throughout the greater Atlanta region where we understand county-specific assessment practices and appeal procedures. We're familiar with local market conditions and assessor methodologies that affect property valuations in this rapidly growing area.