Roberts Tax Lawyers

Property Tax Consultant in Colorado Springs, Colorado

(303) 536-39902910 S Academy Blvd, Ste 8, Colorado Springs, CO 80916View on Yelp

About Roberts Tax Lawyers

Roberts Tax Lawyers focuses on tax law in Colorado Springs, working with individuals and businesses that need experienced legal representation for tax disputes, including property assessment challenges. The firm brings a thorough understanding of Colorado's tax statutes and the procedural requirements that govern appeals at both the county and state level. Their approach is methodical rather than rushed, which tends to produce more consistent outcomes. Property tax cases often involve more nuance than they appear on the surface. The firm takes time to understand how a property was valued, what data the assessor used, and where the weaknesses in that analysis are. That preparation shows in hearings and, when it comes to it, in formal appeals proceedings. Roberts Tax Lawyers has handled disputes ranging from single-family homes to large commercial portfolios.

Services

Tax Law

How They Can Help

Roberts Tax Lawyers offers full-service representation in property tax disputes across El Paso County and surrounding areas. Their work starts with an assessment analysis, reviewing the county's valuation and comparing it against actual market data, including recent sales of comparable properties and, for commercial assets, income and expense data when applicable. For residential clients, the firm handles the protest filing, prepares the supporting evidence package, and attends the county hearing on your behalf. They communicate the outcome and advise on next steps if the result is unsatisfactory. For commercial clients, the process is more involved and often includes coordination with certified appraisers to build an independent valuation that can directly challenge the assessor's number. The firm also helps clients navigate Colorado's exemption programs. Many property owners qualify for reductions through the senior homestead exemption or disabled veteran programs but haven't applied because the process isn't well publicized. Roberts Tax Lawyers identifies those opportunities during the assessment review and handles the filings where eligible. Beyond the annual cycle, the firm advises clients on property classification issues, boundary disputes that affect assessed value, and cases where improvements were incorrectly recorded by the assessor's office, all of which can inflate your tax bill without any proper basis.

What to Expect

Roberts Tax Lawyers begins with a no-obligation consultation where they review your assessment notice and property details. They'll tell you upfront whether the valuation looks defensible or whether the numbers suggest a real opportunity for reduction. That honest early assessment saves time for everyone. If you move forward, the firm prepares a formal protest with supporting comparable sales data or, for commercial properties, an independent income analysis. Colorado's protest deadlines are firm, so the firm keeps a close eye on the calendar and files well before the cutoff. At the county hearing, a member of the Roberts team presents the case directly to the assessor's office. The firm documents the outcome and advises you on whether further appeal makes sense. If escalation to the Board of Assessment Appeals is warranted, they prepare the written submission and represent you at the state-level hearing. Clients receive a summary of the result and what it means for their actual tax bill.

Service Area

Roberts Tax Lawyers primarily serves Colorado Springs and El Paso County but also takes cases in Teller, Douglas, and Pueblo counties. Clients with commercial properties in multiple Front Range locations can discuss coordinated representation across jurisdictions. The firm is reachable remotely, which makes geographic coverage more flexible than a firm requiring in-person meetings for every step.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does Roberts Tax Lawyers evaluate whether my property was overassessed?
The firm pulls recent comparable sales data for properties similar to yours in the same area, then compares what those properties sold for against the county's assessment of your property. For commercial properties, they also review the income and cost approaches the assessor used. Significant gaps between market data and the assessed value are the basis for a protest.
What is Colorado's protest deadline and what happens if I miss it?
The standard protest window is 30 days from the mailing date of your assessment notice. Missing the deadline means you generally can't appeal that assessment until the next reappraisal cycle, which runs on a two-year schedule. In exceptional cases involving assessor error, there are limited remedies, but the standard protest window is the best opportunity.
Does the firm handle both homeowners and business property owners?
Yes. Roberts Tax Lawyers works with individual homeowners, residential investors, and commercial property owners. Commercial cases are handled differently given the complexity of valuation methods involved, but the firm has experience across both categories.
What is the Board of Assessment Appeals and when does a case go there?
The Board of Assessment Appeals is a state-level body that reviews property tax disputes when county-level protests haven't produced a satisfactory result. Cases go there when the county assessor's office maintains its valuation after a protest hearing. The board process involves written submissions and a formal hearing, which the firm handles on your behalf.
How are fees structured for a residential appeal?
Most residential appeals are handled on a contingency basis, meaning the firm's fee is a percentage of the tax savings they achieve. If the appeal doesn't reduce your assessment, you typically don't owe a fee for the appeal work itself. The exact percentage and any other terms are explained upfront in a written agreement.
Can you appeal an assessment that has already been through one protest?
If you filed a protest at the county level and received an unsatisfactory response, you can escalate to the Board of Assessment Appeals. There are deadlines for that escalation as well, so it's important not to delay after receiving the county's determination.
Do commercial property assessments use different methods than residential?
Yes. Residential properties are primarily valued using the sales comparison approach, which looks at comparable sales. Commercial properties may be valued using the income approach, based on projected rental income and cap rates, or the cost approach, based on replacement cost less depreciation. These methods introduce more variables and more potential for error, which is often where the best arguments for a reduction are found.
What should I do if my assessment went up significantly from last cycle?
Request your assessment notice details and bring them to a consultation. A large increase doesn't automatically mean the assessment is wrong, but it's worth checking against what the market actually supports. The firm can usually tell you quickly whether the numbers look defensible or whether there's a solid basis for a protest.

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