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Mark Lewis Tax Grievance

1685 Middle Country Rd.
Centereach, NY 11720

P: (631) 696-2222
F: (631) 696-5844
marklewistax@aol.com

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Mark Lewis Tax Grievance
Application and Authorization Form

(Download Application)

Please read the following conditions before filling out the application at the bottom of this page:

CONTRACT CONDITIONS
I agree to the following conditions:

  1. The Mark Lewis Tax Grievance Service Inc., is not a government agency and is not affiliated with any government agency.

  2. The Mark Lewis Tax Grievance Service Inc., furnished me with my full valuation on my property, based on my total assessment, and I alone determined that my property had a lesser value than my township is claiming.

  3. I am fully aware of the fact that I myself may receive a tax assessment reduction through my own efforts, but I elect to employ The Mark Lewis Tax Grievance Service Inc.

  4. I understand that The Mark Lewis Tax Grievance Service Inc., will make reasonable efforts to fully communicate an offer of settlement made to them by the township in course of a tax assessment review proceeding, other than a hearing or a trial, with respect to the affected parcel of real estate. I am aware that in many cases offers are made where it is imperative to make a decision immediately. I fully authorize The Mark Lewis Tax Grievance Service, Inc. and their agents to fully negotiate a settlement for me.

  5. At any time, within three (3) days, after entering into this contract, I have the complete right to cancel. Cancellation must be in writing and sent to us via certified mail in that 3 day period.

  6. “Only: l. a person named in the records of Suffolk County Clerk as a homeowner: or 2. that person’s authorized agent; or 3. a person who has contracted to buy the home; or 4. the estate of a deceased homeowner, is eligible under law to receive a tax assessment reduction and a property tax refund. If you are not in any of these four categories, you will not be able to receive a property tax refund and you should not sign this agreement.”

  7. If the home is sold prior to finalization of the grievance, the seller is responsible for fees incurred unless the new homeowner assumes responsibility of the grievance by signing our authorization form.

FEES
I fully understand that there are NO (NONE) fees or disbursements to be paid by me prior to The Mark Lewis Tax Grievance Service Inc., filing my grievance. If the grievance is denied at grievance level and small claims level, the Mark Lewis Tax Grievance Service. Inc. is responsible for all court fees and disbursements, and I will not be obligated to pay anything. When the assessment is reduced as a result of the process initiated by The Mark Lewis Tax Grievance Service Inc., I agree to pay the following:

  1. FEES: I have engaged The Mark Lewis Tax Grievance Service Inc., 1685 Middle Country Rd, Centereach, NY 11720, as sole and exclusive agent, to obtain a reduction in the assessed value of my property. I agree to pay them a DISCOUNTED FEE equal to 50% of the reduction in my 2010/2011 property taxes. The discounted fee will apply if I pay within 30 days of the postmark on the envelope that contained the invoice and a copy of the official decision reporting the reduction of my property’s assessed value. The tax reduction is calculated by multiplying the amount that the property’s total assessed value is reduced by the tax rate that is current for the tax district in which the property is located at the time that the decision is made prior to exemptions. The full UNDISCOUNTED FEE of 75% of the 2010/2011 property tax reduction will be due if full payment is not made, or a written agreement from The Mark Lewis Tax Grievance Service, Inc. for a payment schedule is not obtained within 30 days of postmark.

  2. I agree to pay a $75.00 appraisal fee (upon winning grievance only). This fee will be waived if I supply a certified appraisal dated no more than 1 year prior to grievance day. I will supply this appraisal to The Mark Lewis Tax Grievance Service, Inc. no later than May 1, 2010. The Mark Lewis Tax Grievance Service Inc., will pay for my appraisal if the grievance is not successful.

  3. If I fail to pay the above fees within 30 days of notification, I agree to pay reasonable attorney fees to The Mark Lewis Tax Grievance Service, Inc. I am aware that interest at a rate of 1.5% per month on any unpaid balance will be added to my bill 31 days from the postmark on the envelope that mailed the invoice to me.

  4. All fees are payable within 30 days of The Mark Lewis Tax Grievance Service Inc., receipt of the official notification of reduction, or fees may be deducted from any county refund checks at The Mark Lewis Tax Grievance Service Inc., sole discretion. On any reduction obtained in small claims court, the $30 court fee will be applied to the amount due to The Mark Lewis Tax Grievance Service Inc., This agreement is not assignable except by prior written agreement between the parties.

  5. I agree that The Mark Lewis Tax Grievance Service, Inc. is the sole agent: if a reduction occurs 1 year prior to, or after the signing of this agreement by the effort of another service or by effort of the homeowner, I agree to pay The Mark Lewis Tax Grievance Service, Inc. the sum of $350 for their time, efforts, and fees within 30 days.

Any part of this contract that is deemed unlawful does not void the remaining parts of this contract.

Application

Fill out to the best of your ability, if you are not sure of an answer leave it blank
 

Homeowner Name:
SS#:
   
Email Address
Can we contact you Via Email? Yes No
   
Address of Home
Street:
City:
State:
Zip:
Home Phone #:
Business Phone #:
Cell Phone #:
Inc. Village (if any)
   
Mailing Address of Homeowner (if different)
Street:
City:
State:
Zip:
School District:
Home Style (Colonial, Ranch, Cape, Split):
# of Stories:
Age of Home:
Lot Size of Property:
Approx. Sq. Foot of Living Area:
No. of Rooms not including Bathrooms:
No. of Bedrooms:
No. of Baths:
Waterfront? Yes No
Waterview? Yes No
Central A/C: Yes No
Garage: Yes No Attached Detached
No. of Cars
Inground Pool? Yes No
Number of Kitchens:
Fireplace? Yes No
Basement: Yes No Full Part Finished Unfinished
Date Home Was Purchased:
Amount of Purchase:
Did you purchase from a relative? Yes No
Was this purchase a foreclosure/distress/estate/short sale? Yes No
If yes please specify:
 
 
Do you live in the home? Yes No
   
Property Recently Offered for Sale? Yes No
Date Listed:
Asking Price:
   
What do you believe the property and home are worth? (Market Value):
Nearest Crossroad to Property:
Any Negative Aspects of your home that might effect its value? Yes No
If "yes" above, explain:

Mark Lewis Tax Grievance
1685 Middle Country Rd.
Centereach, NY 11720
P: (631) 696-2222
F: (631) 696-5844
marklewistax@aol.com