Tax Network

Tax Network is an Encino-based consulting firm that helps property owners in the San Fernando Valley challenge their property tax assessments. They serve both residential and commercial clients and have been working within LA County's assessment and appeals system for a number of years. The team reviews current assessments against market data and gives clients an honest read on whether an appeal makes financial sense before moving forward. The firm takes a fairly direct approach: evaluate the case, set realistic expectations, and handle the filing if the numbers support it. With a mid-range client rating, their track record is reasonable if not exceptional. They're a solid option for San Fernando Valley homeowners who want professional help without going to a larger or more expensive firm, particularly for straightforward residential cases.

Tax Network provides property tax appeal services for homeowners, condo owners, landlords, and small business owners with commercial real estate in the San Fernando Valley and greater LA area. Their primary service is the formal assessment appeal, which involves researching your current assessed value, identifying supporting comparable sales, and filing an application with the Assessment Appeals Board on your behalf. They also handle Proposition 8 decline-in-value claims, which apply when market values have dropped below the base year value on record. For commercial and income-producing properties, they offer income-approach valuation analysis, examining whether the assessor's assumed rents or vacancy rates reflect actual market conditions. They review supplemental assessments issued after a property changes hands or after new construction, since these can sometimes reflect overstatements or outright errors. Initial consultations are free, and most cases are handled on a contingency basis. They'll tell you upfront if your case doesn't look strong enough to justify the time and filing process.

Tax Network starts with a free review of your current property tax bill and assessed value. They pull comparable sales and, for income properties, review rental market data to determine whether your assessment is out of line. If the case looks promising, they walk you through a realistic estimate of potential savings and the contingency fee structure before you commit to anything. Once you engage them, they handle preparation and filing of your appeal with the Assessment Appeals Board, including the supporting documentation and comparables package. They communicate with the county throughout the waiting period and update you on any developments. That waiting period can be 12 to 18 months in LA County, sometimes more. If a hearing is scheduled, they appear before the board and present your case. For informal review requests to the Assessor's Office, the timeline is shorter and often resolves within a few months.

Tax Network serves property owners in Encino, Sherman Oaks, Van Nuys, Tarzana, Woodland Hills, Calabasas, Reseda, Northridge, and other San Fernando Valley communities. They also take cases in the broader LA County area on a case-by-case basis. Their focus is on properties assessed by the Los Angeles County Assessor, so properties in Ventura County or other nearby jurisdictions would typically fall outside their standard service area.