Comparison
ProtestMax vs NTPTS
Premium full-service — at roughly 40% of your savings.
NTPTS
40%
of savings, every year
ProtestMax
$45
flat, one time
Cost Comparison
What You Actually Pay
NTPTS charges 40% of your savings. ProtestMax is $45 flat no matter how much you save.
| Tax Reduction | NTPTS Fee | ProtestMax Fee | You Save |
|---|---|---|---|
| $1,000 | $400 | $45 | $355 |
| $2,000 | $800 | $45 | $755 |
| $5,000 | $2,000 | $45 | $1,955 |
| $10,000 | $4,000 | $45 | $3,955 |
Feature by Feature
Full Comparison
| Feature | NTPTS | ProtestMax |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | ~40% of savings (contingency) | $45 flat |
| You keep | ~60% of savings | 100% of savings |
| See evidence before paying | Yes (Grade A-F) | |
| Auto-enrollment | Yes (annual) | No recurring charges |
| Upfront cost | $0 | $45 |
| Who files | They file for you | You file (pre-filled forms) |
| Hearing representation | Yes (DFW area) | No (hearing script included) |
| States covered | Dallas–Fort Worth, TX only | All 50 states |
Honest Take
When NTPTS Makes Sense
- You own high-value DFW property and want hands-off, premium representation.
- You prefer a local firm to handle the entire protest and hearing for you.
- Your expected reduction is small enough that ~40% is still under $45.
Best For Most Homeowners
When ProtestMax Makes Sense
- You want to keep 100% of your tax savings.
- You want to see your evidence grade (A-F) before paying anything.
- You don’t want auto-enrollment surprises or recurring fees.
- You’re comfortable submitting pre-filled forms (~10 minutes).
Frequently Asked Questions
NTPTS vs ProtestMax FAQ
How much does NTPTS charge?
NTPTS works on contingency and typically charges around 40% of your first-year tax savings — among the highest in the industry. There is no upfront cost, but on a $2,000 reduction that is roughly $800 versus ProtestMax’s flat $45.
Is NTPTS available outside Dallas–Fort Worth?
NTPTS focuses on the DFW metro. ProtestMax works in all 50 states, with full county-level data for TX, PA, IL, CA, FL, and NY.
Is ProtestMax a good NTPTS alternative?
If you want to keep 100% of your savings and are comfortable filing pre-filled forms yourself, ProtestMax is a flat $45 versus NTPTS’s ~40% contingency. NTPTS is full-service (they file and represent you); ProtestMax gives you the evidence packet, forms, and hearing script to do it yourself.