If you haven’t paid your 2013 property taxes, you may want to catch up before April 1.
Although interest and penalties are already accruing, if the 2013 taxes remain unpaid by the end of the month, the Trustee’s Office will turn them over to the Chancery Court for collection. Your last day to pay is March 31. “When it leaves the Trustees Office there is 21% interest and penalty added to your 2013 taxes plus all the court fees through the Chancery Court. Don’t miss out on getting those 2013 taxes paid,” said Trustee Sean Driver.
“Remember we do have different options to pay your property taxes. You may come by the office in person or you may mail in your payment. Make sure the mail-in is post marked by March 31. We also have an on-line bill pay service at www.tennesseetrustee.com. Just go in there and select DeKalb County and follow the directions. If you do pay online there is a 2.75% fee added to your total tax bill for using a debit or credit card. You may also send an e-check for $2.50. The online service accepts Mastercard, Visa, Discover, and American Express. These fees are not collected by DeKalb County. It is through Business Information Systems which is our vendor that handles our online bill pay. We also accept partial payments through March 31,” said Driver.
The Trustee’s Office is located at 732 South Congress Boulevard in room 103 at the county complex. Phone 615-597-5176.
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