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Tax Appeal & IRS Valuation Appraisals

When a Clark County assessment overstates what a home is worth, an independent appraisal is the strongest evidence a property owner can bring. The Residential Eye prepares appraisals for County Board of Equalization appeals and for IRS-facing matters that CPAs handle — estate, gift, and basis documentation.

  • Independent evidence of market value for Clark County Board of Equalization petitions
  • Petitions are due on or before January 15 each year — appraisals should be ordered ahead of the deadline
  • IRS-facing valuations for CPAs: estate (Form 706), gift (Form 709), and step-up in basis

Clark County assessment appeals

Nevada taxes are based on the assessor's taxable value, which is a mass-appraisal estimate — it can miss condition issues, functional problems, or a market that has moved. A taxpayer who disagrees may petition the County Board of Equalization on or before January 15 (or the next business day if it falls on a weekend or holiday); hearings run January through February. An independent appraisal with verified comparable sales gives the Board specific, property-level evidence the assessment roll cannot.

For CPAs and tax professionals

Valuations are prepared consistent with IRS qualified-appraisal requirements, with the effective date, intended use, and intended users your filing requires.

  • Casualty loss valuations
  • Gift tax appraisals (Form 709)
  • Step-up in basis documentation
  • Estate tax appraisals (Form 706)
  • Retrospective valuations to any required effective date

How to order

Send the property address, the purpose (county appeal or IRS filing), and any deadline. You'll receive a written fee quote and delivery estimate within one hour during business hours. For January Board of Equalization deadlines, ordering in November or December is strongly recommended.

Common questions

When is the deadline to appeal a Clark County property assessment?
Petitions to the Clark County Board of Equalization are due on or before January 15 of the fiscal year, or the next business day if January 15 falls on a weekend or legal holiday. Hearings begin in January and conclude by the end of February — so order the appraisal well before the deadline.
What's the difference between taxable value and market value?
The assessor's taxable value is a mass-appraisal figure produced for the entire county roll. An appraisal is a property-specific opinion of market value based on inspection and verified comparable sales. When the two diverge, the appraisal is the evidence that shows why.
Do you also handle IRS-related valuations?
Yes — estate (Form 706), gift (Form 709), step-up in basis, and casualty loss valuations, developed to the effective date the filing requires and prepared consistent with IRS qualified-appraisal requirements.