Wednesday, March 7, 2012

Indianapolis City-County Council OKs offering payment plan option for property tax bills

From the Indianapolis Star:

Marion County this year could give all property taxpayers an alternative to getting socked with two large bills.

The City-County Council signed off Monday on a plan by the treasurer's office to offer monthly installment payments or automatic bank account deductions to all taxpayers, including businesses.

The county has long allowed two types of monthly installment plans to some taxpayers. But one plan, for homeowners with homestead deductions, is for only part of the year. And the full-year version applies only to taxpayers who meet certain conditions, including being on active military duty, older than 65, blind or disabled.

Soon all taxpayers could have the option of monthly installments for the May or November bill -- or both.

http://www.indystar.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2012203060322