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Real Property Assessment and Taxation<\/h1>\n\n\n

Minimize your property tax bill with Miller Thomson<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the volatile environment of the real estate market, an incorrect property assessment can have a lasting impact on your tax bill and your bottom line. At Miller Thomson, our Real Property Assessment & Taxation <\/strong>Group helps taxpayers review, verify and \u2013 if necessary \u2013 challenge property tax valuations, as well as tax classification and exemption issues. Our team provides strategic and practical solutions to ensure taxpayers\u2019 property is fairly assessed and taxed.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Experience and expertise you can trust<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Navigating the complex laws and regulations governing real property assessments and taxation can be challenging. Our team takes a proactive approach, constantly monitoring fresh legal developments in the area and advising clients on the potential impact of any changes. Our team stays at the forefront of legal developments in this area of the law and we are recognized as trailblazer in the industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Leveraging decades of experience in property tax matters, our lawyers help clients to comprehend, verify and manage their tax liabilities, while also keeping an eye open for potential tax-saving opportunities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

National reach, local knowledge<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

With 10 offices located in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Ontario and Quebec, Miller Thomson is well positioned to assist you with your Real Property Assessment & Taxation issues across Canada. Our team regularly acts for developers, commercial and industrial landlords and landowners, tenants, property managers and financial institutions with diverse asset portfolios on municipal assessment matters and property tax issues, offering creative and strategic solutions in a timely and cost-effective manner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our diverse team has a solid grasp of the nuances in local laws, procedures and case law related to property assessment and taxation, which differ from province to province and city to city. Our lawyers have also appeared before all levels of Court, as well as administrative tribunals and boards across Canada.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Awards and accolades<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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  • Recognized by Best Law Firms\u2122<\/sup> – Canada: Real Estate Law; Municipal Law<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Recognized by Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory: Real Estate – Commercial Leasing; Real Estate – Property Development<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Recognized by Chambers and Partners: Real Estate; Real Estate – Mainly Mid-Market; Real Estate -Zoning\/Land Use (Chambers Canada<\/em>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Recognized by The Legal 500 – Canada: Real Estate<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

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    In the volatile environment of the real estate market, an incorrect property assessment can have a lasting impact on your tax bill and your bottom line. At Miller Thomson, our Real Property Assessment & Taxation Group helps taxpayers review, verify and \u2013 if necessary \u2013 challenge property tax valuations, as well as tax classification and exemption issues. 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