Penalties are levied on late payments. To avoid incurring penalties:
You can deliver your payment to the Receiver of Taxes in person; or
Be sure your payment is postmarked by the U.S. Post Office,
or an officially-accepted delivery company (Airborne Express, FedEx,
and UPS). These are the only acceptable postmarks. Payments dated
through other means (including Pitney Bowes mail equipment or foreign
post) are not acceptable.
New York state laws prohibits a municipality to waive
penalties on real estate or school tax payments received after the due
date for any reason.
School Taxes
September, First Half
During September - None
During October - 2%
During November - 5%
During December and January - 7%
During February and March - 10%
During April - 12%
Thereafter - 1% per month
January, Second Half
During January - None
During February and March - 10%
During April - 12%
Thereafter 1% per month
Town & County Taxes
During April - None
During May - 2%
During June and July - 5%
During August and September - 7%
During October, November and December - 10%
During January, February, March and April - 12%
During May - 13%
Thereafter 1% per month
Returned Check Fee
The returned check fee is $20 (money order or cash will be required).