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Q. Where are you located?
A. The Tax Department is located on the first floor of the Harrison County Courthouse in Logan, IA.
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Q. What hours are you open?
A. The Tax Department is open Mon. - Fri., 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
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Q. What is your phone/fax number/e-mail address?
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The phone number for the Tax Department is (712) 644-2750.
The fax number is (712) 644-2057.
Please e-mail messages and questions to Vicki Argotsinger
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Q. How do I add or change a mailing address for my tax statement?
A. You may notify the Treasurer's Office my mail, telephone, or e-mail of you change of address.
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Q. Where can I get the latest information about my property taxes?
A. Call the Treasurer's Office tax department at (712) 644-2750 for information concerning current year and prior year taxes.
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Q. When will I receive my real estate tax statement?
A. Real estate, special assessment, and drainage tax statements are mailed annually in August.
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Q. Will I receive a reminder of my 2nd half real estate tax?
A. No. Tax statements will only be sent out once in August.
The statement has two payment coupons to be used for the 1st half and the 2nd half. Delinquent
notices will be sent out in February and May. This notice is only sent to people who owe delinquent real
estate taxes.
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Q. Is it important that I include my tax coupon with my tax payment?
A. Yes, it is very important to include the tax coupons with
your tax payment. The Treasurer's Office does not retain a paper copy of your tax statement.
The coupon assures you that the correct amount is posted to the correct parcel.
Keep the bottom half of the tax statement for your records. We will stamp your copy paid
in the office. Mailed statements will be returned to you marked paid only when a stamped envelope
is enclosed.
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Q. Why are special assessment statements mailed to me?
A. The special assessment statement will inform you of the type
of special assessment for which you are being billed. Examples of special assessments are paving,
sidewalk repairs, and delinquent water bills. Special assessments are due once a year with the first
half property tax installment. In you have additional questions please contact our office.
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Q. Will I receive a drainage tax statement every year?
A. Drainage taxes are based on the indebtedness of the drainage
district. Drainage taxes may not have to be collected each year because of the change of indebtedness.
You will be mailed a drainage tax statement with your real estate tax statement if there is a drainage
tax due. Drainage taxes are due once a year with the first half property tax installment.
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Q. When do I have to pay penalty on my taxes and how much is it?
A. Penalty attaches to the 1st half taxes on October 1st and
to the 2nd half taxes on April 1st at 1 1/2 percent per month. Payments must be received in the
Treasurer's Office or postmarked before October 1st and April 1st, including those instances when the
last day of September or March falls on a Saturday or Sunday. In this instance, payment will be
received in the office or postmarked the following Monday, without penalty.
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Q. How late can I pay my taxes and not get my name published in the paper?
A. If taxes are received in the Treasurer's Office by person
or mail by May 28th, they will not be published on the Delinquent Tax List.
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Q. I have an escrow company paying my taxes, do I notify you of this or does the escrow company notify you?
A. The escrow company must request your tax statement each year
from the Treasurer's Office. The request must be in writing with the property owners names and legal
description included. The request must be submitted by June 1st. The Treasurer's Office will mail
tax statements to the escrow company and to the property owner. Your statement will be marked "Lending
institution will pay taxes."
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Q. Is there any type of credit or help available for elderly, disabled, or low-income property owners?
A. Yes. To find out if you quality for the Iowa Property
Tax Credit and to obtain an application, please call our office.
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Q. Where do I apply for a homestead credit and a military credit?
A. You apply for these credits at the
Harrison County Assessor's Office. This office is located on the first floor of the courthouse in
Logan, Iowa. The telephone number is (712) 644-3101.
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Q. When is the tax sale held?
A. The tax sale is held each year on the 3rd Monday of June.
Contact the office for more details.
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Q. What should I do if I have a tax sale on my property?
A. Please contact this office to determine your rights concerning
redemption and the amount necessary to redeem the tax sale. Tax sale redemptions must be made in
guaranteed funds - cash, cashier's check, or money order.
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Q. I have sold my property. Who pays the real estate taxes?
A. You need to contact your realtor or attorney on advice on
this issue. This questions should be answered before the closing date of the sale of the property.
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Q. Is it possible to make a partial payment on real estate taxes?
A. Yes, we do accept a form of partial payment. The 1st half
taxes may be paid in two payments and the 2nd half taxes may be paid in two payments.
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Q. Do you take credit cards for real estate payment?
A. No, we do not accept credit cards for tax payments in the office
or by mail. The mode of payment accepted is: personal check, money order, cashier's check, or cash.
You may pay real estate taxes on the Internet using a credit card of by e-check. The website for
online tax payments is: www.iowatreasurers.org.
Click here for answers to commonly asked questions
about online payments.
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Q. I am going to be moving my mobile home to another location; do I need a tax clearance form?
A. Yes, a mobile home tax clearance form is required when moving your
mobile home to another location. Please contact our office for more information.
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