Property Tax Deadline is Here
Posted/updated on: January 1, 2013 at 2:10 am
TYLER — Today is a tax deadline for Smith County residents. If you’re planning on claiming your property tax on your 2012 federal income taxes, The property tax bill must be paid in full by Monday. The tax office accepts cash, check, money order or credit card, debit card and electronic check payment.
This is the first time the tax office is offering free payment by electronic check. You can go to http://www.smith-county.com to access your taxes on the Smith County web site.
Property tax bills are due upon receipt. The deadline for payment is January 31. Starting February 1st, penalties are added to your tax statement. On February 1st, 2% per month is added to your tax bill until it reaches 15% in June. In July, penalties continue to escalate in 1% increments with an additional 15% collection fee.
