Case Studies in Commercial Property Tax Savings

Case Study 1: Leading Retail Chain Secures $400,000+ Annual Savings

A distinguished retail brand partnered with CookCountyTaxAppealers to assess their Cook County locations for potential over-assessments and to facilitate effective tax appeals. The brand

Case Study 2: Renowned Department Store Attains $3,000,000 in Property Tax Refunds

CookCountyTaxAppealers was commissioned by a well-known department store chain to address an accumulation of assessment appeals, culminating in $3,000,000 in property tax refunds. Within a short time of collaboration, CookCountyTaxAppealers presented a valuation and successfully obtained a reduction on the brand's initial appeal. Choosing to externalize tax appeal tasks resulted in financial advantages, streamlined operations, and peace of mind for the company. The executive team expressed admiration for CookCountyTaxAppealers' proficiency in clinching appeals that their in-house group had struggled with in the past.

Case Study 3: International Corporation Headquartered in Cook County Realizes $425,000+ Savings

An internationally-renowned business, having its central hub in Cook County, partnered with CookCountyTaxAppealers to achieve savings exceeding $425,000 in property taxes. The company's property portfolio includes a main campus, multiple office structures, and undeveloped plots of land.

Case Study 4: Hotel Secures $500,000+ in Savings by Addressing a Yearly Appeal

Amid the economic downturn, a hotel business owner acquired a venue valued at roughly $14M. The Cook County Assessor's office, on the other hand, estimated the property above the acquisition cost, critically straining the hotel's financial liquidity and profit margins. CookCountyTaxAppealers was engaged to represent the owner and effectively brokered tax refunds totaling around $500,000 for the hotel proprietor.

Case Study 5: Property Developer Achieves $250,000+ in Tax Rebates

A property developer collaborated with CookCountyTaxAppealers to evaluate their property collection, culminating in assessment cuts for 17 assets and upwards of $250,000 in tax rebates. This collection included a mix of commercial buildings and undeveloped plots. Through meticulous site visits, valuation groundwork, and triumphant negotiations, CookCountyTaxAppealers managed to champion the appeals, generating significant rebates for the developer.