Q: How much interest is accrued?
A: 1 ½% per month, 18% per year.
Q: How many times a year do you bill?
A: Once a year for motor vehicle unless you have a supplemental or partial bill because you bought a new vehicle or transferred plates during the year. Real estate will be billed once with two (2) coupons for each installment.
Q: What is the last day I can pay without penalty?
A: If the due date on the bill says July 1st, you have thirty (30) days to pay. The bill must be paid by August 1st, either brought in the office or with a USPS postmark. If the due date on the bill says January 1st, you have thirty (30) days to pay. The bill must be paid by February 1st, either brought in the office or with a USPS postmark.
Q: Why are you charging me for tax information I need to file my income taxes?
A: This is duplicate information that was already provided to you when the original bill went out.
Q: Can I make partial payments if I can’t pay the bill in full?
A: Yes. We do not have payment plans, but you can make partial payments. On the first of the month, interest will be applied to whatever balance there is.
Q: Am I still responsible for the bill even if I don’t receive it?
A: Yes. The statute places the responsibility on the taxpayer. The tax office makes every attempt to get the bill to the taxpayer. CT State Statute Section 12-130 states “Failure to send out any such bill or statement shall not invalidate the tax”.
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