What does the town do with my tax dollars?
Tax dollars are the primary source of funds used to finance almost every service the town provides such as:
Public Education
Maintenance of Public Schools, Buildings and Roadways
Elderly Services
Library Services
and many other services that are provided by the town at no cost to it's residents
What is the Real Estate tax billing schedule?
The town collects Real Estate Tax on a fiscal quarterly schedule as follows:
Billing Period |
Date RE Tax Bills are Mailed |
Date Tax is Due |
First Quarter |
On of Before July 1st |
August 1st |
Second Quarter |
On of Before October 1st |
November 1st |
Third Quarter |
On of Before December 31st |
February 1st |
Fourth Quarter |
On of Before April 1st |
May 1st |
I bought the property this year, why is the former owner still appearing on the tax bill?
Property taxes are billed with the information as of January 1st preceding the beginning of the current Fiscal Year. If you purchased the property any time after January 1st, you may not appear on the tax bill as the assessed owner until the next fiscal year. This rule is mandated by Massachusetts Law. However, if the Assessors office is notified that there is a new owner, the next bill can be sent as “ Care Of”.
I received and Excise Tax Bill on a car I no longer own. Where do I go for an adjustment?
What are the penalties for late tax payments or not paying my tax bill?
If for some reason you are unable to pay you tax bill, Massachusetts Law mandates that interest, at 14%, be added to the tax from the due through the payment date.
The fiscal years taxes must be paid in full by the May 1st due date to avoid any further action taken by the town.
What if I cannot pay my tax bill?
First check with the North Reading Assessor's Office. to see if you qualify for a tax exemption or deferral. If you still owe taxes, please contact the Town Collector as soon as possible. We cannot eliminate the tax, but we are here to listen to your situation and offer possible solutions.
If you find that you are unable to pay a tax bill, please contact the Collector as soon as possible.
How do I find out how much I paid for taxes in the past year, to do my income taxes?
We ask that the request be in writing. Please include a self addressed stamped envelope
And $1.00 per page request.
Example
Real estate tax request ( one year ) |
$1.00 |
Excise Tax Request vehicle 1 |
$1.00 |
Excise Tax Request vehicle 2 |
$1.00 |
Total to Send |
$3.00 |
Please include the assessed property owner, address, map and parcel ( if known) for real estate and personal property.
The owners name, make, model, year and registration number for excise tax.
Please allow 4 to 5 days for research and processing.
Excise information can only be sent to the vehicle owner.
How do I pay overdue Excise Taxes that have been marked at the Registry of Motor Vehicles for non-renewal?
Please contact our Deputy Collector, Kelly and Ryan Associates at 508-473-9660. You must make payment directly to their office. Once they have received payment, they will contact the Registry of Motor Vehicles to release your account so that you can renew.
If you have any question that have not been answered above, call the Treasurer/Collectors office at 978-664-6020.
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