Office Property Tax Expertise
Our Property Tax Experts in the Office Industry
Ryan specializes in property tax minimization services for office owners across the United States. Office buildings are often overlooked, overvalued, and overassessed, leading many property owners to face inflated tax liabilities. Navigating these issues can be challenging, as the complexities of assessment appeals and valuation disputes frequently leave these concerns unresolved.
In the post-COVID era, the demand for office space has changed dramatically. While many offices reopened in 2024, commercial property values have continued to decline. This shift has created significant financial strain for office building owners. With vacancy rates rising and office footprints shrinking due to hybrid work models, property taxes based on outdated valuations have become an even greater burden.
Looking ahead to 2025, office property owners face a turbulent economic landscape. Slowing growth, rising interest rates, and continued low demand for office space compound the challenges of managing commercial real estate. High inflation and persistent interest rate hikes further intensify these pressures, leaving property owners vulnerable to excessive tax liabilities.
Ryan has the experience, resources, and insight to help office building owners navigate these complex conditions. Our team specializes in uncovering assessment errors, handling appeals, and successfully defending valuations in court. For owners with large portfolios, understanding state taxpayer rights is critical to ensuring you're not being overcharged on property taxes.
With a proven track record of success managing national portfolios, Ryan consistently delivers a powerful combination of technical expertise, deep market knowledge, and responsive service. We provide tailored solutions that protect office property owners, whether identifying opportunities for tax savings or expertly managing appeals.
Connect with one of our seasoned professionals today to explore how we can help you optimize your property tax strategy, reduce liabilities, and safeguard your bottom line in this evolving office market.
Office Property Tax Resources
Ryan’s Office Property Tax Experts
Ryan experts specializing in the office building space ensure our clients reach maximum savings along with a full understanding of the assessment.
Jeff Tuthill
Principal
Jeff has more than 30 years of experience providing property tax consulting services to a variety of industries and property types, including restaurants and retail, healthcare, and large new developments. He serves as Southwest Regional Leader for Ryan’s Commercial Property Tax practice. Jeff is a member of the Metroplex Technology Business Council, the Southern Methodist University Real Estate Society, and the Texas Association of Property Tax Professionals.
TJ Schoenemann
Principal
TJ has more than 18 years of expertise. He specializes in providing commercial real estate tax consulting, including valuation appeals, negotiations, equal and uniform tax analysis, and preacquisition due diligence. Property type expertise includes office buildings, hotels, data centers, shopping centers, multifamily, and industrial warehouses, with location-specific expertise in Louisiana and Texas.
Jerry Heaton
Director
Jerry Heaton has a wealth of jurisdictional expertise with more than 38 years of commercial real estate experience in the public and private sectors and specializing in providing commercial real estate property tax. Mr. Heaton offers property tax insights for clients in a variety of industries including office, industrial, retail, and multifamily. Additionally, he is an active member of various industry organizations including the Texas Association of Property Tax Professionals. He is a licensed Senior Property Tax Consultant for the State of Texas.