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Tax Collector
Kristen Runfeldt, CTC
(973)694-6100 ext. 7109
(973)628-9512 Fax
e-mail Kristen Runfeldt
Due Dates Quarterly Taxes
2006/2007 TAX BILLS
Delinquent Taxes
Deductions
Forms
NEXT TAX QUARTER IS 2nd QUARTER - DUE MAY 1, 2007. GRACE PERIOD FOR 2ND QUARTER 2007 IS UNTIL MAY 10, 2007. INTEREST WILL BEGIN ON MAY 11TH.(ACCRUING BACK TO THE STATUTORY DUE DATE OF MAY. 1ST)
Functions of the Tax Collector:
A. Receive and collect all current and delinquent real and personal property taxes and charges, receive penalties and interest pursuant to law and account for all collections in such form and manner and at such time as may be prescribed by the Treasurer.
B. Make or cause to be made and certify searches for taxes and other liens on real property in the Borough as may be authorized by law and charge and collect for the use of the Borough the fee required for any such search pursuant to law.
C. Perform the functions of a Collector of Taxes under general law, including, without limitations thereto, the preparation and mailing of tax bills and the maintenance of tax accounting records in such manner as may be prescribed or approved by the Treasurer; and assist the Division of Assessments in the preparation of the annual tax list and duplicate.
D. Deposit daily to the credit of the Borough all money received in one (1) or more depositories selected by the Council, maintain full and complete records and accounts of all sums collected and received according to such procedure and systems as may be prescribed or approved by the Treasurer and make such monthly reports and accounting of the funds of the Borough collected, received and deposited as may be required, which reports and accounts shall be filed as a public record and accounts shall be filed as a public record with the Borough Clerk.
E. Compute and record sewer charges, if any, as required by Ordinance.
F. Maintain books and records to record all charges, payments, credits and delinquencies in sewer and miscellaneous accounts.
Miscellaneous Fees
A. Replacement of Lost Tax Title Lien Certificate: $100.00
B. Tax Search: $10.00
C. Continuation Search: $2.00 (Per each calendar year)
D. Bounced Check Fee: $25.00
E. Duplicate Bill Fee: $2.00
DUE DATES FOR QUARTERLY TAXES
1st Quarter Due Febuary 1st
2nd Quarter Due May 1st
3rd Quarter Due August 1st
4th Quarter Due November 1st
There are 10 grace days for each quarter. (Last day to pay is the 10th of each quarter.)
Payments can be made in person (in cash, check or money order) at the Tax Collector's office or by mail (in check or money order). Please enclose the quarterly stub along with your check or money order. If you would like a receipt, please enclose a self-addressed stamped envelope.
Tax bills are mailed once a year usually the beginning of July. We do not send reminders out for each quarter. The tax bill you will receive has the 3rd and 4th quarter of 2006 and the 1st and 2nd of 2007.
2006/2007 TAX BILLS
The Final 2006/2007 Property Tax Bills were mailed out approximately July 21, 2006. It contains the 3rd and 4th quarters of 2006 as well as the 1st and 2nd quarters of 2007.
If you pay your own taxes please tear off the appropriate stub and send it with your check or you may pay in person at the Tax Office between the hours of 8:00 am and 4pm.
If you have a mortgage company that pays yours taxes then you should have received the Advice Only copy. If you received the original bill then you must send a copy to your mortgage company.
DELINQUENT TAXES (& WATER/SEWER)
The Tax Sale will be held June 27, 2007. All 2006 taxes, water and sewer must be paid in order to avoid the Tax Sale. If you have a 2006 balance you will be included in the Tax Sale, at which time there will be a lien placed on your property. Extra Tax Sale costs will start to accrue the week of May 28, 2007.
DEDUCTIONS
There are deductions available for Veterans and Senior Citizens and Totally Disabled. Please call the Tax Collector at 973-694-6100 Ext. 7109 for eligibility requirements.
Tax Freeze Program (a.k.a. Senior Reimbursement Program): The new applications for your 2006 deduction will be coming out sometime in February of 2007. I will be getting my supply of applications (for new applicants only)most likely by the end of February. Seniors & Disabled that are already on the program will receive their application directly from the state.
I will be available to fill out the Tax Certification page of your application. Please call me at (973)694-6102 to make sure I am in before you make a trip to the office.
State Programs are also available:
NJ Fair Rebate: 1-609-826-4282
Property Reimbursement(Tax Freeze): 1-800-882-6597
Homestead Rebate: 1-800-323-4400
Forms
Tax Deduction Forms
(please note the forms listed below are to be printed as legal size)