- Date
- August 14, 2025
- Time
- 8:30AM - 4:30PM (CST)
- Sponsor
- Chicago Chapter
- Location
- DePaul University - Loop Campus
1 E. Jackson
Room 8206
Chicago, IL 60614
- Instructor
- Mark Armstrong
Robert Becker
Ben Bilton
Bruce Darata
Karen Kavanaugh Mack
Chesney Leafblad
Mallory Milluzzi
Andrew Richter
Sue Ulman
Sue Ulman
- Full Price
- $200.00
- AI Price
- $175.00
Course Description
The Seminar – “The Nuts and Bolts of Assessment Appeal”, is intended to expose the attendees to various points of contact along the path of resolving a real property tax matter and to demonstrate the contribution of the real estate appraiser.
This Seminar will introduce attendees to the real property tax appeal process with demonstrations of appraiser direct examination.
The Township Assessors for many are the first point of contact when an issue arises. A County Assessors plays a major role in receiving real property tax disputes, but not all County Assessors follow the same procedures. The County Board may decide in a way that moves the process along to the Illinois Property Tax Appeal Board that makes the final decision. The role of an Appraisers is substantial in the process of real property tax appeal.
The first-half of the day session will a presentation from Chesney Leafblad and Mark Armstrong about Understanding County-Level Real Estate Tax Appeals in Illinois
The second-half will be a panel discussion from numerous attorneys and appraisers on both sides of the tax appeal process. They will discuss do and don’ts during the tax appeal process.
The educational content of this seminar will enrich the knowledge of Appraisers and Attorneys for use in their own professional and legal practices related to real property taxation. The Seminar intends to deliver the following amount of subject matter education.
DETAILED TIMED SYLLABUS AND OUTLINE OF THE EVENT:
8:00-8:30 Registration & Continental Breakfast
8:30-8:40 Welcome & Introductions – Sue Ulman, MAI – Moderator
8:40-11:30 Understanding County-Level Real Estate Tax Appeals in Illinois with Chesney Leafblad and Mark Armstrong
11:30 – 12:00 Instructions on what will happen during the mock trial
12:00 – 1:00 lunch
1:00 Trial begins
3:45-4:15 DECISION ANNOUNCED - DISCUSSION OF HEARING
Who Should Enroll
Appraisers
Attorneys
Assessors
Tax professionals
State Approvals
| State | QE/CE | Course & Exam | Course Only | Exam Only | Delivery Format | Approval Format | Start Date | Expire Date | State Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IL | CE | 7 | Classroom | Classroom | 05/13/2025 | 12/31/2026 | 575.010817 (Chicago Chapter) | ||
| MI | CE | 7 | Classroom | Classroom | 05/22/2025 | 12/31/2025 | 20-1302849 (Chicago Chapter) | ||
| MO | CE | 7 | Classroom | Classroom | 06/27/2025 | 06/30/2026 | 0000000079 (Chicago Chapter) |
Course Objectives
Learn how a PTAB meeting works.
Learn how to testify
Learn the basics of an appeal
Pricing Options
| Rate | Full Price | AI Price |
|---|---|---|
| Early-Bird
Today thru 07/31/2025 |
$200.00 | $175.00 |
| Standard
08/01/2025 thru 08/14/2025 |
$225.00 | $200.00 |
Event Information
The seminar begins at 8:30 am with registration beginning at 8 am.
To better understand the differences among counties in Illinois regarding real estate tax appeals, we can organize key aspects into a set of categories. These reflect the legal framework, administrative practices, and local variations in implementation. Below is a structured outline with sources and references to the Illinois Property Tax Code.