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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. To know exactly
what amount is charged for each month of delinquency, view this chart
of 2009 penalty and interest charges.
If the debt is not paid, further legal action
may be taken on the account. If a lawsuit is filed, additional costs include
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 at (512) 854-9473 or write a letter explaining
the situation. Make sure the letter contains the information as described
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.
IN YOUR LETTER: Include the property identification
(billing number or property 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 (Sec 33.01), 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.
EXPECT TO BE CONTACTED BY A COMPLIANCE OFFICER ON
OR BEFORE FEBRUARY 17th. All unpaid accounts will be sent a delinquent
tax statement by February 16. The delinquent tax bill will show the unpaid
balance with penalty and interest (7%).
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