Your e-mail request
will help to ensure the accuracy of your e-mail address on our files for
this mailing. Please be aware that this is an extra service being offered
by the North Salem Tax Office not a New York State requirement.
· As of January 1, 2003 the Tax Office is
now permitted to accept timely postmarks from the U.S. Postal Service,
Airborne Express, UPS, Fed Ex, or DHL World Wide Express. Timely postmarks
are those postmarks displaying a date no later than the last day of the
penalty free collection period. Should any question arise as to the exact
date or time an article was mailed the burden to establish proof of mailing
lies with the taxpayer. Keep those receipts!
THE MOST FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTION ABOUT
The 2005 – 2006 North Salem Central School Tax Bills and
The 2005 – 2006 Union Free School District No. 1 Tax Bills
What is the tax rate per $1,000.00 for taxpayers of the Town of North Salem
who reside within the North Salem Central School District? $160.49
What is the tax rate per $1,000.00 for taxpayers of the Town of North Salem who reside within
the Union Free School District No. 1? $ 178.18
FOR ADDITIONAL DETAILS OR QUESTIONS ABOUT THE SCHOOL BUDGETS PLEASE
REFER TO:
THE NORTH SALEM CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT WEBSITE AT http://www.northsalem.k12.ny.us
Or call the School Business office at 914-669-5414.
OR
THE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT NO.1 WEBSITE AT http://www.klschools.org
Or call the School Business Office at 914-763-7000.
For more information about Westchester County Government visit Westchestergov.com.
THE TAX OFFICE NEEDS YOUR HELP TO KEEP YOUR RECORDS ACCURATE AND CURRENT
A well-educated taxpayer understands that he/she must also be a good
consumer. Although title companies, attorneys, and your lending
institutions are responsible in varying degrees for notifying the Town of
changes in property ownership status or changes in tax collection
contracts, it is ultimately the homeowner’s responsibility to ensure
that all taxes due on their property are paid. Although it may seem harsh New York State Law provides that
taxes are due even if a tax bill is not received. New York State Law also provides
that the Tax Receiver cannot waive penalties on real estate taxes after the
due date for any reason.
WE DO send tax bills. However, we need you to help us serve you effectively
by ensuring your mailing and billing information is up to date on our tax
office records.
• REFINANCED RECENTLY??? TAXES PAID VIA YOUR ESCROW ACCOUNT?????
Please contact the Tax Office and provide us with the name, address, phone
number of your new or current mortgage company. Of course, your new loan or
account number must be in our records so we can effectively interact with
your lending institution.
• NEW HOMEOWNERS?
Please do not assume that the Tax Office knows that you have moved in to
Town! The County of Westchester takes between six
and nine months to process transfer of title documents which are then
forwarded to the local municipal offices.
Come on in and introduce yourself or pick up the phone and call !!! We
would love to meet you and welcome you to our wonderful Town! And we would
certainly not want to collect a late payment fee which could have been
avoided with a little communication.
• LIVING IN A WATER DISTRICT AND SELLING YOUR HOME????
Be sure to call the Tax Office to schedule a final water meter reading
before your closing date. A final bill must be issued to and paid by the seller
before or at the closing.
Receiver of Taxes
The office of the North Salem Receiver of Taxes
is responsible for the collection of the real property taxes and school
taxes. The tax office maintains the public tax rolls and ensures the
accessibility of these documents. This office interacts with various state
and county mortgage lenders, banks and various other financial
institutions.
Hours
The tax office is open from 9:00a.m. until 4:30 p.m., including lunch hours.
Important Schedules to Remember
• September - collection for first half school tax.
• January - collection for second half school taxes.
• April - collection for state, county and Town Tax
• July - filing with County of open tax liens.
Now you can pay your
Town, County and School Tax bills by Credit Card. To sign up for the
convenience, flexibility and rewards of paying your taxes by credit card.
Call 1-800-2PAY-TAX; or visit www.officialpayments.com.
At the prompt, enter Jurisdiction Code 4213
How to Contact Us
Karen Roach, Receiver of Taxes
914-669-5177
kroach@northsalemny.org
Kathy Magnuson, Deputy Receiver of Taxes
914-669-5177
kmagnuson@northsalemny.org
