New Jersey has the highest property taxes in the nation. Amid this complex landscape, Skoloff & Wolfe, P.C., helps commercial real estate clients in Jersey City understand and navigate property tax law as they complete acquisitions or development processes.
Led by Co-Managing Partner David Wolfe, our tax department guides clients through the property tax appeal process, routinely obtaining significant savings on their behalf.*
Mr. Wolfe has assisted clients in the development and stabilization of several of the largest projects in Jersey City, continuing to counsel clients on transformational projects as a trusted resource. Our team assists prospective buyers and developers in effectively underwriting potential property tax burdens. Beyond underwriting, our attorneys routinely litigate property tax appeals in Jersey City, securing billions of dollars in cumulative assessment reductions.*
“We are often called upon to provide counsel to prospective buyers in the ever-evolving Jersey City property tax landscape,” said Mr. Wolfe. “We strive to provide up-to-date, detailed data-driven analysis to our clients so they can best understand the potential impact of their acquisitions.”
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The Skoloff & Wolfe, P.C. Tax Department has litigated the value of virtually every type of commercial, industrial, and multi-family property. Our attorneys also frequently counsel clients regarding property tax exemption matters, long-term abatements, and PILOTs. Our clients include developers, management companies, financial institutions, REITs, hospitals, universities, religious institutions, private equity firms, and insurance companies.
* Results may vary depending on your particular facts and legal circumstances.
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