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Rose Marie Cokinos, Tax Collector/Treasurer and staff, Lottie Szczur and Barbara Smilowski are looking forward to serving you in 2008. Property taxes are due February 1, May 1, August 1 and November 1. Failure to receive a tax bill does not exempt you from paying taxes or interest due on delinquent taxes. The City does permit a 10 day grace period. The State of New Jersey does not permit the use of a postmark to verify payment. Payment must be received by the tenth day or the State requires payment of the mandated late charge. A charge of 8% interest per annum on the first $1,500.00 of delinquency and 18% per annum on any amount in excess of $1,500.00. The Tax Collector’s office is located at 111 Outwater Lane in Garfield. The hours of operation are 9:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. The Tax Office will be closed Monday, October 13th, Tuesday, November 4th, Tuesday, November 11th, Thursday, November 27th, Friday November 28th, 1/2 day Wednesday, December 24th and Thursday, December 25th.
Final Tax Bills have been mailed out, please use this bill when making payments. If you pay by mail and need a receipt, send the appropriate stub with your check and a self-addressed stamped envelope. Do not use staples or tape. If you need a billl please call the Tax Office at 973-340-2103. The Tax Collector is preparing to hold the Tax Sale for 2007 Deliquent Taxes on October 9, 2008 9:30 AM. If paying before the Tax Sale, Taxes must be paid in Cash, Money Order or Bank Check.
AUTOMATIC DEBIT PAYMENTS FOR TAX BILLS
The City has developed a system to accept Automatic (ACH) Debit Payments for taxes from Garfield residents. This program will allow residents to enroll with the Tax Collector and permit Automatic Debit transactions from a bill payer’s designated checking or savings account whenever a tax payment is due. Enrollment may be for tax payments only.
For tax payments, 15 days prior to due date a notice would be sent to you notifying you that your account will be debited at the time your tax payment is due.
If you are interested in participating in the ACH program, please call the Tax office and an application will be mailed to you.
Please include a voided check with your application, and return to the Tax Office.
NOTICE TO THE TAXPAYERS OF THE CITY OF GARFIELD
For the Taxpayers convenience, the tax office will be open the following Tuesdays during the Tax Quarter from 9 A.M. to 6 P.M.
February 5, 2008
May 6, 2008
August 5, 2008
Closed Tuesday, November 4th due to Election Day |