By Epiphany Communications: Coaching & Consulting
Steve Johnson recognized the stress in the retail market and realized that his service could be a great benefit to MIRA members. “Our membership with MIRA is a fruitful way for our company to reach over-assessed retail property owners,” said Johnson, owner of Michigan Tax Appeal Services. “Our goal is to assist by representing a successful tax appeal ultimately increasing their bottom line.”
Michigan Tax Appeal Service (MTAS) identifies over-assessed commercial properties using innovative strategies to represent and successfully reduce property taxes. After 17 years acting as the senior account executive, Johson acquired GSA Property Tax Consultants and renamed it. “The business has been successfully appealing commercial property taxes since 1981,” he noted. “Having also been a licensed realtor since 2006, real estate has been a primary focus and passion that aids in my knowledge and expertise in understanding market trends.”
Michigan Tax Appeal Services represents property owners with a single small corner store to Fortune 500 companies and everything in between. Property taxes are scheduled to increase by 5% in 2024.
Johnson’s company MTAS is offering all MIRA members a free analysis of their retail properties to determine if they have a basis for a property tax reduction. “We are confident that we can put together the best case to realize the largest reduction possible,” said Johson. “We can put together a strong case to obtain the fair market value of your property.”
Johnson and the team work on a contingency-only basis. “If we don’t win, then you pay us nothing,” he said. “Our firm sets itself apart by fighting hard for our clients, taking appeals to the necessary level to ensure you get the best possible results. We save our clients millions of tax dollars with our superior market knowledge and innovative strategies.”
Property owners have the right to appeal their property taxes every year. When that time comes. Johnson and his team provide clients with significant tax savings on their property holdings.
“Our certified assessors, personal property examiners, and auditors work alongside property tax specialists well-versed in property tax law, municipal tax appeals, and all stages of Michigan Tax Tribunal and State Tax Commission procedures,” said Johnson. “We take the stress out of lowering your tax burden by managing every aspect of your appeals process and keeping you informed of your case status every step of the way.”
Johnson’s team provides property tax savings for clients by implementing in-depth asset studies, market reviews, and planning strategies. “We bolster our superior knowledge of state and local tax laws with the good rapport we’ve established with assessing offices throughout Michigan,” he said. “We take a comprehensive approach to your tax plan and strategy, ensuring that your property tax is aligned with your overall financial picture. Start the journey to increasing your bottom line with our strategic insights and solutions.”
When Johnson is not assessing property taxes, he is usually catching a game. “I love all Detroit sports teams,” he said. Married for 32 years, he and his wife Sheila have four grown children and two grandchildren. For more information call (248) 392-4342 or visit www.mitaxappeal.com.
