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When paying by credit card please enter the following information for your list number
List number
2009 MV 0000001
Enter as
2009 (68) 0000001
The computer can only take numeric so the MV = 68
When paying your Sewer Use Bill please enter your account number as
20100~then your last 8 digits of the account number
The New Mill Rate for the October 1, 2009 Grand List was set 5-18-2010
The New Mill Rate for the October 1, 2009 Grand List for the Fire District was set 5-18-2010
The New Mill Rate is:
Town |
30.55 |
Fire |
1.03 |
Total |
31.58 |
What the Mill Rate means:
For every $1,000 of assessment you pay $31.58. Example: If your motor vehicle is assessed at $1,500 your taxes would be $47.37.
The Sewer Use Fees for July 1, 2010 to June 30, 2011 will stay the same at $320.00 a year. Those bills will be mailed out the last week of June 2010 and are due by August 2, 2010.
Tax Reminder
Taxes due July 1, 2010.
The last day to pay without a penalty is August 2, 2010. (Postmarks of August 2, 2010 will be accepted)
Taxes due at this time are for the first installment on real estate and personal property on any business. Those bills were mailed out the last week of June.
Total motor vehicle taxes are due July 1, 2010 with the last day to pay without penalty by August 2, 2010.
Total sewer use taxes are due July 1, 2010 with the last day to pay without penalty by August 2, 2010
Penalty for Late Payment
If payment is not made within one month of the due date, the installment will become delinquent and subject to interest at the rate of 1.5% per month from the due date. As of Aug. 2, 2010 and Feb. 1, 2011, a total of 3% interest is due on the taxes unpaid from the original due date of either July 1, 2010 or January 1, 2011. AS THE OWNER OF TAXABLE PROPERTY, YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE TO SEE THAT TAXES ARE PAID WHEN DUE.
Payment By Mail
Payments post-marked as of August 2, 2010 by the USPS are NOT DELINQUENT for the first installment. Payments post-marked as of Feb 1, 2011 by the USPS are NOT DELINQUENT for the second installment
Office Hours:
Mondays 8:30 – 7:00
Tuesday-Friday 8:30 – 4:30
For more information or assistance, please contact the Tax Department at (860) 658-3238.
For Assessor information please call (860) 658-3251.
Tax Info
Back Tax Notation on Bill
If the notation “Back Taxes” appears on your bill, call the tax office for updated interest charges on what you already owe. Back taxes and interest must be paid in full before payment on current bills can be accepted. If you have back taxes they must be paid with cash, bank check or money order.
Penalty for Returned Checks
If your check is returned unpaid by the bank, an additional fee of $25.00 will be added to your balance due. In addition, you may be charged a penalty by your bank.
Penalty for Late Payment
If payment is not made within one month of the due date, the installment will become delinquent and subject to interest at the rate of 1.5% per month from the due date. As of Aug. 3, 2009 and Feb. 1, 2010, a total of 3% interest is due on the taxes unpaid from the original due date of either July 1, 2009 or January 1, 2010. AS THE OWNER OF TAXABLE PROPERTY, YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE TO SEE THAT TAXES ARE PAID WHEN DUE.
Payment In Person
If you pay in person, bring the entire bill to the Tax Collector's Office, Town Hall, 933 Hopmeadow Street, Simsbury, CT. 06070
Payment By Mail
Payments post-marked as of August 3, 2009 by the USPS are NOT DELINQUENT for the first installment. Payments post-marked as of Feb 1, 2010 by the USPS are NOT DELINQUENT for the second installment.
If a receipt is desired, send a self-addressed, stamped envelope and the entire bill with your payment. Checks should be made out to the Tax Collector- Simsbury.
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