Tax Payment Deadline November 13 at 4:00 PM

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Montgomery residents have until 4:00 p.m. this Friday, November 13, to pay their tax bills in full, according to the Town of Montgomery.

Missing this window carries immediate financial consequences. The town will assess a one-time 8% penalty on any payments received after the deadline, followed by a 1% interest fee assessed monthly.

The Town Office has clarified that no exceptions will be made for late submissions. This includes a strict policy against accepting postmarks or postdated checks to determine timeliness.

For those opting to pay via mail, the town advises planning accordingly to ensure checks arrive at PO Box 356, Montgomery Center, VT 05471, before the Friday afternoon cutoff.

Residents can settle their balances through several different channels depending on their preference for digital or physical transactions.

The town offers an online payment portal for those who prefer remote processing. Using a credit card through this system incurs a 2.65% fee, while the “E-Check” feature allows for a flat $1.50 fee. To utilize the electronic check option, taxpayers must have a U.S. bank account with a valid 9-digit routing number.

In-person payments are being accepted at the town offices located at 86 Mountain Rd. The office will remain open until the 4:00 p.m. deadline on November 13.

For those who cannot visit the office during business hours, a drop-box is mounted to the left of the front entrance at 86 Mountain Rd. However, the town notes that this box is checked at 4:00 p.m. sharp on the deadline day. Any payments found in the drop-box after that time will be classified as delinquent and subject to the aforementioned penalty and interest fees.

Payment Method Cost/Fee Details
E-Check (Online) $1.50 flat fee
Credit Card (Online) 2.65% fee
Late Penalty 8% one-time fee
Late Interest 1% monthly fee

To avoid the recurring stress of manual deadlines and potential late fees, the town provides an alternative for long-term planning.

Taxpayers can sign up for ACH Tax Enrollment, which allows for tax payments to be automatically withdrawn from a checking or savings account each year. This enrollment requires submitting a specific form to the Town Offices to establish the recurring schedule.

The immediate deadline remains the primary concern for the current tax cycle, as the town’s refusal to honor postmarks means the physical or digital arrival of funds is the only metric for compliance.

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