The assessed value increased
Review the assumptions, property facts, and evidence behind the change.
Commercial property tax in Texas
Commercial property tax representation for Texas owners and operators.
Alpha Tax Solutions reviews the appraisal in the context of the property, the evidence, and the local appraisal district. When the facts support a position, we help owners pursue it with preparation and direct communication.
For one meaningful property or a portfolio across Texas appraisal districts.
16 yearsinside an appraisal districtBrent Harrison’s district-side experience
80+Texas countiesExperience spanning Texas appraisal districts
480 unitsdocumented multifamily caseA 480-unit apartment complex
Directaccess to experienced peopleA close working relationship
A review may be worth starting when
The question is bigger than “did the value go up?”
Commercial property-tax decisions often begin with a concern that does not fit neatly into the annual notice.
The value stayed flat
Compare the property with relevant properties when equal treatment is the concern.
The property was recently acquired
Put purchase information in context instead of treating it as the end of the analysis.
Operations or condition changed
Make sure the property story and valuation evidence still describe the asset accurately.
Several properties do not line up
Look across jurisdictions when a portfolio view can reveal a pattern.
You want a second opinion
Ask whether the current representation is examining the questions that matter to ownership.
What Alpha evaluates
Property context comes before a recommendation.
Alpha does not treat every appraisal as the same problem. The review depends on the asset, the evidence available, the jurisdiction, and the owner’s question.
Market value
Income, operating information, property condition, comparable properties, and other facts relevant to the value question.
Equal & Uniform
Comparable appraisal treatment and whether the property is being assessed consistently when an equity analysis is relevant.
Local context
Appraisal-district history and the local facts that shape how the position should be prepared and explained.
Ownership context
Acquisition timing, operations, cash flow, asset performance, and the decision the owner needs to make.
What the relationship can include
Clear work, direct communication, and a defensible next step.
Alpha’s role depends on the facts and scope of the engagement. The work is organized around helping the owner make a better property-tax decision.
Valuation review
Review the appraisal and the evidence supporting it in the context of the asset.
Evidence development
Organize the property, operating, market, and comparable information that supports the position.
Protest and representation support
When the facts justify it, prepare and present the position through the applicable property-tax process.
Ongoing coordination
Keep communication connected across properties, appraisal districts, and the people responsible for the outcome.
Documented multifamily example
A plausible number can still change when the right evidence is examined.
On a 480-unit apartment complex, Alpha reported a $9,094,770 reduction in appraised value and $223,474 in one-year tax savings.
Read the documented case context$9,094,770reported reduction in appraised value
$223,474reported one-year tax savings
Past results are not a guarantee of future performance. Results vary by property facts and circumstances.How a review starts
First determine whether there is a credible issue. Then decide what to do.
Alpha is willing to say when the facts do not justify pursuing a case. The first conversation is not an engagement by itself.
Share the property context
Tell Alpha what you own or operate, where it is located, and what prompted the question.
Alpha takes a first look
The team reviews the initial information and explains whether a deeper review appears worthwhile.
Choose the next step
If the facts support it, Alpha explains the information, scope, and representation terms involved.
Commercial property-tax questions
Answers before you ask for a review.
Every property is different. These are the questions owners most often bring to the first conversation.
What if my assessed value stayed flat?
A flat value does not necessarily mean a fair value. Alpha can examine comparable treatment and whether an Equal & Uniform appeal deserves consideration.
I recently purchased the property. Does the purchase price settle the issue?
The purchase price matters, but it does not necessarily answer every question about the appraisal or comparable treatment. Alpha can help put that information in context.
Could a lower tax appraisal affect resale or financing?
A tax appraisal and a resale or financing appraisal serve different purposes. Alpha can explain how those figures relate in the context of your property.
What if I already have a property-tax representative?
You can still request an initial review. Alpha will explain whether a separate conversation makes sense for the property or portfolio.
Do you work with one property or only portfolios?
One meaningful commercial property can be a fit. Alpha also works with owners and operators who need a coordinated view across multiple properties and appraisal districts.
Does requesting a review create representation?
No. Requesting a review does not create representation. Any representation terms are explained before an engagement begins.
How are fees structured?
Alpha Tax Solutions works on contingency. The fee starts at 30% of the tax savings. For example, if Alpha saves $10,000 in taxes, the fee would be $3,000. Engagement terms are explained before representation begins.