Winter taxes are due in our office by 5PM Tuesday, February 14, 2012. All payments received after the due date will be charged penalty & interest of 4%. Below are some answers to your frequently asked tax questions.
When can I pay my taxes? You may pay your taxes in person at our office weekdays from 8:30am to 5:00pm. For after hour’s payments you may use the drop box located just outside our main entrance. Payments deposited in the drop box are considered paid on the following business day. I strongly recommend payment by check in lieu of cash.
When mailing your payment remember postmarks are not considered your payment date. For mail in payments please mail 7-10 business days before the due date. A return envelope is provided for your mailed payments. Make sure our name appears in the window! If you wish a stamped receipt, just send your entire bill and a self addressed stamped envelope along with your check.
May I pay by credit card? Yes, these payments are accepted until the due date of February 14th, 2012. Call 1-800-2PAY TAX (1-800-272-9829) or log onto www.officialpayments.com. At the local payments prompt, enter jurisdiction code #3229 and follow the remaining prompts. Please note a service fee of 3% will be charged to your account.
Why did I get a tax bill, my mortgage company pays my taxes? If your taxes are paid in escrow your bill will contain a code behind the “mort code” line on the payment stub and your tax information was also sent to them for payment. If it does not, please send a copy of your bill to your mortgage company for payment.
I no longer own this property, why am I getting a bill? Please forward it to the new owner or send it back to us with the new owner’s name and address on it.
If you have any additional questions please feel free to give my office a call, we are here to serve you!
Laurie J. Lemke, MiCPT
Gaines Township, Treasurer
