By what date are appeals of assessments due?

• A. April 1
• B. April 15
• C. March 31
• D. May 1

Answer: (A)

Appeals of assessments must be filed by a fixed deadline so the review can happen before tax bills are issued. In this context, that deadline is April 1. Filing on or before this date ensures the appeal is timely and can be considered for the current year’s assessment, allowing authorities to review evidence and potentially adjust the value before bills go out. Missing this cutoff can mean losing the right to appeal for that year. The other dates don’t fit the established appeal window—April 15 is typically tied to income tax filing in many places, and the remaining dates fall outside the standard deadline for assessment appeals.