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    Nuts and Bolts of Assessment Appeal

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    August 14, 2025 Chicago, IL
    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
    Chesney Leafblad
    Mallory Milluzzi
    Andrew Richter
    Sue Ulman
    Full Price
    $200.00
    AI Price
    $175.00
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    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)
    Course Objectives

    Learn how a PTAB meeting works.

    Learn how to testify

    Learn the basics of an appeal

    Pricing Options
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    Early-Bird
    Today thru 07/31/2025
    $200.00 $175.00
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    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.