Golf Property Analysts has created a program specifically for the annual monitoring of golf property taxes called TaxPar. Since golf course properties are often misunderstood, assessments can vary greatly in relation to value. Moreover, real estate taxes can be a substantial portion of a golf course’s budget. The TaxPar program provides for a review of a property's assessment in phase 1, a full appraisal and litigation support if needed as phase 2 and phase 3 respectively.

    TaxPar is offered as a fee based service as opposed to more costly contingent fee programs. Contingent fee programs, while not usually requiring an “up front” cost, often cost the client considerably more in fees because a “commission” is ultimately paid based on the overall dollar savings produced. Our experience is that this method can cost the client more in the long run, and perhaps more significant, contingent fee programs require the tax expert to serve in the role of an advocate rather than that of an independent consultant, potentially limiting their effectiveness in achieving fair assessments. The valuation expert in an advocacy role may actually jeopardize the client’s position in the event an assessment appeal reached the litigation phase.