Meet Mark and Lisa Reynolds* from Texas. The Reynolds’ purchased their dream property—a sprawling piece of land—they were thrilled about the open space, fresh air, and potential for a small hobby farm. But shortly after closing, they were hit with an unexpected surprise: the property’s agricultural tax exemption had lapsed, and their new tax bill was significantly higher than they had anticipated.
Not only was the process to reinstate the exemption confusing, but the county required extensive proof that the land was still being actively used for agriculture. Mark and Lisa, who had no experience dealing with tax assessments, felt completely overwhelmed.
Enter Atlas
A friend recommended Origin CPA Group to help. Their Atlas team had managed similar cases before and were able to quickly take control of the situation.
Atlas gathered the necessary evidence, including photos of a farmer actively working the land, receipts from hay sales, and a completed agricultural assessment questionnaire. They filled out all the abatement paperwork and submitted it to the county, ensuring every detail was handled correctly.
The Result
Atlas continued to monitor the progress of the claim, provide additional documents as necessary and manage the long process.
“Atlas took a massive weight off our shoulders,” Mark said. “They handled everything seamlessly, and we never had to deal with the headache ourselves. We can finally enjoy our new property without financial stress.”
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*This story is based on prior issues and projects Atlas has handled. In order to protect privacy, the details including names have been changed but the services and relief provided are accurate.