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: verdict + evidence | |
| 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 | Full packets: Georgia, Cook County, Illinois, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania and Texas · Free check: 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 appeal verdict 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's free check works in all 50 states. Complete protest packets are available in Georgia, Cook County, Illinois, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania and Texas.
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.