Tax Receiver - Welcome
Tax Receiver - Welcome
Hon. Theresa A. Kiernan
Receiver of Taxes
tkiernan@southamptontownny.gov
Gloria J. Palmore
Deputy Tax Receiver
gpalmore@southamptontownny.gov
Town Hall
116 Hampton Road
Southampton, NY 11968
Telephone: (631) 702-2470
Fax: (631) 287-5732
2012-2013
***IMPORTANT INFORMATION***
DECEMBER 1, 2012: TAXES BECOME DUE
By law, our office is not permitted to mail tax bills or collect payments until the Suffolk County Legislature approves the Tax Warrant, which may occur after the due date. Therefore tax bills are typically mailed by Dec.15th. Under New York State Law, non-receipt of a tax bill will not extend the penalty free period. Property owners are responsible for ensuring that our office has their accurate mailing address on file. Requests to change a mailing address may be made online by using the Tax Receiver Information Change Form.
JANUARY 10, 2013: FIRST HALF TAX PAYMENT
First half tax payments must be paid by this date in order to avoid penalty charges.
FEBRUARY 28, 2013: UNPAID FIRST HALF TAX NOTICES MAILED
Courtesy reminder notices are mailed to all property owners who, according to our records, have not yet paid the first half taxes, which were due by January 10th.
MARCH 1, 2013: PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONS FILING DEADLINE
Property owners filing for new tax exemptions or renewing existing exemptions must submit their applications to the Assessor’s Office by this date in order for them to be applied to the December 2013 tax billing. Veterans’ exemptions do not need to be renewed. Information regarding property tax exemptions may be obtained from the Assessor’s Office at (631) 283-6020.
MAY 8, 2013: SECOND HALF TAX NOTICES MAILED
Courtesy reminder notices are mailed to all property owners who, according to our records, have paid their first half taxes but still owe second half taxes. Property owners with escrow accounts through their mortgage are not notified.
MAY 31, 2013: SECOND HALF TAX PAYMENT/UNPAID TAXES RETURNED TO COUNTY TREASURER
Second half tax payments must be paid by this date in order to avoid penalties. By law, our office is not permitted to accept any payments beyond this date. After this date we must refer property owners to the Suffolk County Treasurer to obtain appropriate amounts due, which will include additional interest and penalties. The Suffolk County Treasurer may be contacted at (631) 852-3000, and their address is 330 Center Drive, Riverhead, NY 11901-3311.
JUNE 10, 2013: UNPAID PROPERTY TAX NOTICES MAILED
Notices are mailed to all property owners who, according to our records, have open taxes, which were due by May 31st. Property owners are referred to the County Treasurer as described in the previous section.
DECEMBER 2013: OFFICIAL RECEIPT
Unless otherwise requested, the official receipt of paid property taxes for 2012-2013 will appear on your new tax bill as “Prior Year Tax Information”.
PAYMENTS
Taxes are payable by cash; credit cards and ACH {electronic check} (on-line only); checks (made payable to the Receiver of Taxes) drawn on a bank located in the U.S.; or money order process able through the U.S. banking system, subject to collection. Checks returned by your bank for any reason will automatically cancel your tax payment and you will be charged $15.00.
IN PERSON: Taxes may be paid at any of the following locations during their regular business hours. When paying in person, please bring your entire bill and it will be receipted.
- Office of the Tax Receiver, 116 Hampton Road, Southampton.
- Suffolk County National Bank branches in Hampton Bays, Sag Harbor, Southampton, Water Mill and Westhampton Beach.
MAIL: Kindly send only the stub portion of the bill with your payment and not the entire bill.
ON-LINE PAYMENTS: Visit our website at www.southamptontownny.gov and click on the link for "View or pay your taxes online” on the right side of your screen to view, print and/or pay your taxes online. We accept American Express, Discover, MasterCard, and Visa credit cards and ACH transactions online. A convenience fee will be charged for each transaction, 2% per transaction for credit card processing and $1.00 per transaction for ACH processing.
PARTIAL PAYMENTS: Partial payments will be accepted as per Suffolk County Resolution 551-2001. For details and further information regarding payments, kindly contact the Tax Receiver's office.
GENERAL INFORMATION
POSTMARK DATE ON TAX PAYMENTS MAILED: Tax payments sent via mail are accepted by the USPS postmarked date on the envelope. A private metered postmark is not acceptable. It is suggested that a taxpayer making a tax payment by mail near a deadline date should send the payment by registered or certified mail return receipt requested.
PROPERTY LOCATION: The upper left hand corner of your tax bill entitled “PROPERTY LOCATION” contains your official street address and house number. Chapter 239 of the Southampton Town code requires that all Town residences display house numbers so that they are clearly visible from the street. Posting your house number is essential for the prompt delivery of emergency services.
REAL PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION FOR SENIOR CITIZENS: You may be eligible for a senior citizen tax exemption. First time senior citizens have until March 1, 2013 to apply for such exemptions. For more information, please call the Assessor's Office at (631) 283-6020.
FROM THE VETERANS SERVICE AGENCY: The New York State Tax Exemption for Veterans, or certain members of their family, must be filed by March 1, 2013. For more information, please call the Assessor’s Office at (631) 283-6020.
THIRD PARTY NOTIFICATION FOR ELDERLY & DISABLED HOMEOWNERS: If you are either 65 years of age or older, or disabled, and you own and occupy a one, two, or three family residence, you may designate a consenting adult to receive duplicate copies of your tax bills and notices of unpaid taxes until further notice. Applications may be obtained in person from the Tax Receiver's Office, or by mail if you include a self addressed, stamped envelope. Applications for third party notifications must be filed with the Tax Receiver's Office no later than November 1, 2012 for the December 2012 tax billing.
MORTGAGE PARCELS: If a property owner satisfies a mortgage in mid year, the property owner should contact the Tax Receiver to determine if the bank paid the total tax, as well as confirm that your mailing address for tax bills is correct. The bank will not necessarily forward tax payment information to the property owner after a mortgage has been satisfied. The owner will be liable for penalty and interest on late payment of taxes.
TAX EXEMPTIONS: Anyone who purchases improved property in Suffolk County should question if there was any tax exemption granted to the previous owner, such as a veterans or senior citizens exemption. This exemption would not pass on to the new owner and the tax could change considerably when the exemption is removed from the property.