Property tax rates

[admin]

Pretty thorough article re: property tax rates in Denton County from the D-RC: Burden grows for county taxpayers

[Common Sense Al]

Yeah, got my bill in the mail a few days ago... I would love to only have to pay the national median, but at least there is no state income tax.

I also got my health insurance rate increase for next year... almost 7%. I guess it could be worse... and no, it's not all Obamacare's fault as many will continue to blame.

But the health insurance costs for those employees more than tripled, from nearly $7 million to $22 million, Wells said.

Do they still have Cadillac plans? Sounds like they need to cut back on that and join the rest of the US, especially since they're on the taxpayer's dime.

[JKTex]

Ya, we got out tax bill and it made me realize, I'd forgotten that we had another one coming up to pay in 2 months. Seems like I just wrote a check, and here I am about to write another one, and this one's bigger! I don't like that. I want some "wealthier than me" person to pay it for me. How do I get on that plan Al?

[Common Sense Al]

I don't like that. I want some "wealthier than me" person to pay it for me. How do I get on that plan Al?

Go to someone who is wealthier, show them your bill, and ask them to pay for it.

[Brian]

I don't like that. I want some "wealthier than me" person to pay it for me. How do I get on that plan Al?

Go to someone who is wealthier, show them your bill, and ask them to pay for it.

Al,

Here is my bill. Please pay for it.

[Common Sense Al]

Al,

Here is my bill. Please pay for it.

No.

I need all the money I have to pay my own bills. I'm only in the lowly, struggling middle class (with a relatively high tax burden).

[admin]

On a related note...

Tax Season Helpful Hints
By Michelle French, Chief Deputy
Denton County Tax Office


This year the Denton County Tax Office will send 445,000 property tax statements. Unfortunately a small percentage of our property owners will not receive their tax statements for various reasons. To assist our property owners, I thought it beneficial to share some helpful hints.

Tax statements will be mailed in the month of October. If you do not receive a tax statement by November 5th, call the Denton County Tax Office at 940-349-3500 for a duplicate statement.

Taxes are considered due upon receipt. Taxes must be paid on or before January 31, 2012 to be considered on time. Mailed payments postmarked on or before January 31, 2012 will also be considered on time. Failure to receive a tax statement does not exonerate a property owner from paying timely.

Mortgage Companies and Tax Services are responsible for requesting the tax statements on escrowed properties. The Tax Office receives thousands of requests from Mortgage Companies and Tax Services annually. Electronic files containing the requested tax account information will be routed to the appropriate company and a duplicate copy will be mailed to the property owner.

Be sure to check your legal description for accuracy when you receive your tax statement. Call the Denton County Tax Office if errors are discovered. We will be happy to assist you with the steps necessary for correction.

If you have multiple properties, it is extremely important that you send in your payment coupons with your payment. This will expedite the posting of your payments.

You can make your payment in person, by mail or online. All Tax Office locations accept cash, checks, credit and debit cards. To pay online, simply log onto http://tax.dentoncounty.com and follow the links. A convenience fee of 2.40% is applied to any credit or debit card transaction and is not retained by the Tax Office. Online payments by e-Check carry a fee of $1.50 per transaction.

As always, feel free to contact the Denton County Tax Office at 940-349-3500 for more information.