What We Learned from the 2026 Property Tax Appeal Season

What did the 2026 property tax appeal season reveal—and what should CPAs and property owners do differently next year?

In this episode of Let’s Talk Tax, Dave McGuire is joined by McGuire Sponsel property tax specialists Rebecca Patterson and Kyle Gaddis to discuss the market conditions, jurisdictional changes, and property-specific factors that shaped assessments and appeals in 2026.

They explore:
-Why mass appraisal systems may not reflect an individual property’s circumstances
-How interest rates, cap rates, vacancies, and income affect property values
-Developments in Indiana, North Carolina, Texas, and Iowa
-Why valuation dates and reassessment cycles matter
-What made property tax appeals more successful
-Common mistakes property owners made during the 2026 season
-How CPAs can identify potential appeal opportunities earlier

Because property tax rules and deadlines vary by jurisdiction, waiting until the tax bill arrives may already be too late. This conversation explains why reviewing assessment notices early—and gathering the right property-level evidence—can make a meaningful difference.