My Journey to Becoming a Junior Property Tax Consultant

I’ve heard that you kind of just fall intoproperty tax. That’s exactly what happened to me. Hi, I’m Cailey, I fell intoproperty tax, and here’s how it went.

It all started during college. Like every“great” story I met a boy online and started spending summers with his familyin Texas. I took on odd jobs at his family’s property tax company to earn somemoney. In 2020, COVID rocked the world and my master’s program transitioned toonline classes. I was in Texas for spring break and just never left. I spentthree summers total working for my now in-laws learning what property tax wasand the ins and outs of the daily processes.

After graduating, I became a high schoolmath and physics teacher for a year. It seemed like the logical path. My degreewas in mathematics, and I was a tutor throughout college. Turns out, teachingis for superheroes, and I fall into the non-superhuman category of people.

I learned a lot about patience andadaptability—skills that definitely come in handy. Connecting with studentsfrom different backgrounds also gave me insights that I carry into my worktoday, but it was obvious that this was not meant to be my career.

After that year in education, I jumped backinto the property tax field, joining Modern Tax Group, LLC, as an admin. Thisrole helped me get a solid understanding of the operations behind the scenesand let me work closely with some fantastic senior consultants and admin.(Sandra is the best.)

During that year and a half, I absorbedeverything I could, from the nitty-gritty of property tax regulations to how tohandle client interactions. It was a great way to reconnect with my roots inproperty tax while preparing for what was next.

Then came the moment I’d been waiting for:the chance to step up as a junior property tax consultant! I was thrilled totake this leap and put everything I learned into practice. Now, I get to helpclients navigate the complexities of property tax assessments, conductresearch, and advocate for them during disputes.

It’s really rewarding work, and I love thatI can make a difference for people and businesses alike.

Looking back, my journey to becoming ajunior property tax consultant hasn’t been a straight line, but every twist andturn has equipped me with valuable skills and insights. As I continue to growin my role at Modern Tax Group, I’m excited about what the future holds.

If you’re thinking about a career inproperty tax consulting, embrace your own unique path! Every experience,whether it’s a summer job or an unexpected detour, adds to your growth.

Here’s to new beginnings and the adventuresahead!