I hereby authorize All Island Tax Grievance (AITG), hereinafter referred to as AITG, as my sole agent to file a grievance against the
2024-2025
assessment for my owner occupied 1, 2 or 3 family residence. AITG will prepare and file a complaint with the Board of Assessment Review and at AITG's discretion file a SCAR appeal. In addition, AITG is authorized to request and receive any refunds resulting from the lowering of the real property assessment and apply it to their fee; all remaining funds will be reimbursed to me within 30 days.
I agree to pay AITG as follows:
50% of the first year's savings on my real estate taxes resulting from a reduction in the assessment, due within 30 days of a reduction. This fee will not include savings resulting from any exemptions. If filing a SCAR appeal becomes necessary, AITG agrees to advance the court imposed filing fee of $30.00, to be billed to customer only upon a successful assessment reduction. If a current appraisal is not supplied, a $75 appraisal fee will apply. AITG will cover these fees and will not charge these fees unless the assessment is reduced. If my account becomes overdue, I will reimburse AITG's costs for collecting the amount due, including 75% of the first year's savings, interest at 1.5% per month and reasonable attorneys' fees. AITG may collect and retain interest from any refunds received. In the case of a duplicate filing in
2024-2025
, I agree to pay AITG in full, as stated above. I did not file a tax grievance for the
2023-2024
year with anyone other than AITG. If a grievance was filed in
2023-2024
, I agree to pay AITG the sum of $350 for their time, effort and fees.
NO FEE IS DUE AITG UNLESS MY TAX ASSESSMENT IS REDUCED.
Only owners, agents or contract vendees can apply. No guarantees. This process need not be performed by an agent. AITG is not a law firm. This does not create an attorney client relationship. AITG is not affiliated with any municipality. AITG will honor a written request by certified mail to cancel this contract within 3 days after executing this document. Sale of subject property does not void contract. This Designation of Representative and Authorization can be transferred to a new owner by written agreement. If seller does not provide a valid forwarding address any refund will be forfeited and retained by AITG as a fee. I understand AITG is reducing my assessment and as a result my taxes will be lowered.
