Segal, Cohen & Landis

Segal, Cohen & Landis has been Sacramento's premier property tax specialty firm for over 30 years, exclusively focused on assessment appeals and tax reduction strategies. Our dedicated team of property tax professionals has successfully challenged thousands of assessments, saving clients millions in property tax obligations throughout Northern California. Our singular focus on property tax law allows us to maintain cutting-edge expertise in California's evolving tax regulations and assessment practices. We've built our reputation on delivering exceptional results while providing personalized service to each client, regardless of property size or complexity. Our deep understanding of local assessment practices gives us a significant advantage in achieving successful outcomes.

As property tax specialists, we offer comprehensive services covering every aspect of assessment challenges and tax reduction. Our core services include formal assessment appeals, Proposition 8 decline-in-value applications, and base year value corrections under Proposition 13. We handle residential properties from single-family homes to large apartment complexes, as well as commercial properties including office buildings, retail centers, and industrial facilities. Our assessment review process includes detailed market analysis, property inspections, and identification of assessment errors or inequitable treatment. We also assist with specialized matters such as possessory interest appeals for leasehold properties, new construction valuations, and change-in-ownership assessments. Additionally, we handle exemption applications including homeowner's exemptions, disabled veteran benefits, and other tax relief programs available under California law.

Our proven appeals process starts with a comprehensive assessment analysis using proprietary software and extensive market databases. We examine your property's assessment history, comparable sales, and current market conditions to identify strong grounds for appeal and estimate potential savings. Once we determine appeal merit, we prepare detailed evidence packages including professional appraisals when necessary, market studies, and legal briefs addressing specific assessment issues. We handle all filing requirements, maintain regular communication with assessor's offices, and provide experienced representation during hearings. Our systematic approach maximizes the likelihood of achieving significant tax reductions for our clients.

We serve property owners throughout Northern California, with particular concentration in Sacramento, Placer, El Dorado, and Yolo counties. Our extensive experience in these jurisdictions gives us detailed knowledge of local assessment practices, market conditions, and assessor office procedures that benefit our clients.