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you find yourself in a position where you currently owe or will owe delinquent
taxes, be aware that penalties and interest increase monthly,
up to 24% annually, and may exceed your base tax due. If the debt is not
paid then you will have to pay for a lawsuit; this would cost a minimum
of $335 plus attorney's fees of 15% of the total amount due.
IF YOU CURRENTLY OWE OR WILL OWE delinquent
taxes, call the tax office today (512-854-9473) or write a letter explaining
the situation. Make sure the letter contains the information below; please
do NOT send the payment coupon, instead use the green envelope provided
with your bill and put "PPA" in the lower left hand corner of
the envelope.
EXPECT TO BE CONTACTED by February 17 by a compliance
officer. All unpaid accounts will be sent a delinquent tax statement by
February 15. The delinquent tax bill will show the unpaid balance with
penalty and interest (7%).
IN YOUR LETTER: Include the property identification
(billing number or address), property owner's name, name of the person
who will be making payments, a proposed payment schedule and a daytime
(between 8:00 and 5:00) telephone number . The address to send the letter
to is:
Travis County Tax Office
Attention: Compliance
P O Box 149328
Austin, TX 78714-9328
Please PAY AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE BEFORE THE DEADLINE.
Calling or writing today means you may save hundreds or even thousands
of dollars in penalties, interest, and fees. The longer you wait, the
more it will cost.
Payments on delinquent taxes may be made in monthly installments; however,
you must have a prior written agreement with the Tax Office
to do so.
As required by law, interest accrues on the unpaid balance during the
period of the agreement. If you know that you will not be able to pay
all of your property taxes, it is advisable to pay all that you can
before January 31st and contact the office to make payment arrangements.
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