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When is my current bill due? |
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- Discount Period 11/01/07 Thru 11/30/07
- Face Period 12/01/07 Thru 12/31/07
- 5% Penalty 01/01/08 Thru 01/31/08
- 21% Penalty 02/01/08 Thru Thereafter
- The Tax Sale Date will be set sometime after 2/15/08
Our office recognizes postmarks as evidence of timely payment. Collection dates and penalty amounts are set by statute and approved by the Kentucky Revenue Cabinet; our Office has no authority to negotiate these matters. |
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What if I haven't received a tax bill? |
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If you have not received your tax bill by the end of October, please contact our office and a duplicate bill will be sent to you promptly. |
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I received a letter stating my bill was sent to my mortgage company. Do I have to pay this? |
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If you have received this information letter, it indicates a mortgage company has requested to receive the original copy of your tax bill. If you no longer have an arrangement with your mortgage company to pay your property taxes, please contact our office so that we may send you a duplicate bill. If you're unsure if your mortgage company will be paying your taxes, you should contact your mortgage company immediately. |
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Where and how may I make a payment? |
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You may mail a check or money order with your tax payment voucher to our post office box or physical address, or you may pay in person at our physical address. Mailing payments is the preferred method for the convenience of the taxpayer.
Warren County Sheriff Department
429 E. 10 Street
P O Box 807
Bowling Green, KY 42102
Phone 270-842-1633 |
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Can I pay my tax bill with a credit card? |
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No, but we do accept credit card checks. |
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Can I make payments on my tax bill? |
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No, the statute does not allow for partial payments to be made on current year tax collections. |
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May I pay multiple bills with one payment? |
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Yes, as long as you attach a copy of the bills in which you are paying so that we may apply the money to each bill promptly. |
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Will I receive a receipt for my tax payment? |
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Your canceled check or money order stub will be your receipt. Our office can send you a receipt if you send a stamped, self addressed envelope in with your payment. |
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What is the official tax year? |
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Kentucky law requires the tax bill to be issued in the name of the January 1st owner. Therefore, bills due in November 2007 are for the assessment year as of January 1, 2007. |
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What do I do with my tax bill if it is for a house I sold? |
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Please forward that tax bill to the new owner at your prior address. |
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To whom do I pay delinquent taxes for prior tax years? |
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You will need to contact the Warren County Clerks office in order what information is needed to obtain the payoff amount on any delinquent prior year tax bill. There office number is 270-842-9416. |
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Who pays the taxes on the property that I bought or sold during the year? |
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Kentucky law requires the tax bill to be issued in the name of the January 1st owner. If the house has been sold or transferred after January 1st, the bills are normally sent in care of the new owner. However, for sales or transfers close to the date the tax bills are printed, there may be inadequate time to update this information.
As explained above, the tax bill covers the period of July 1st of the current year through June 30th of the following year. Therefore, a closing agent or attorney will usually calculate and collect the pro rated taxes due from each party at closing. In some cases, the agent or attorney will then pay the bill to the Sheriff. In other cases, the buyer or seller may receive a credit on the settlement statement but will then be responsible for paying the bill to the Sheriff.
Please check with your closing agent or attorney for instructions on your responsibility. Also note that our office requires payment in full of the tax bill by one or both of the parties; we cannot accept prorated payments. |
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What if my check is returned for insufficient funds? |
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There is a fee of $20 for any returned check. Also, when you resend your payment, additional penalties may apply, based on the late payment schedule shown on your bill. |
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What are, and to whom do I apply for, Homestead and Disability Exemptions? |
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These are exemptions that enable you to reduce the taxable assessment (and accordingly your tax bill) of the home that you own and within which you live if you are over the age of 65 or are totally disabled. Please refer any questions regarding these exemptions to the Property Valuation Administrator's Office at 270-843-3268. |
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