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taxlady.gifKristen Runfeldt, CTC

973-694-6100 ext 2061  or  973-270-2061

fax 973-270-2064

e-mail Kristen Runfeldt
 

The 3rd quarter taxes are due August 1, 2008. Last day to pay without interest is August 11, 2008. 

Due Dates Quarterly Taxes
Delinquent Taxes
Deductions
Forms
 



Functions of the Tax Collector:
A. Receive and collect all current and delinquent real and personal property taxes and charges, receive penalties and interest pursuant to law and account for all collections in such form and manner and at such time as may be prescribed by the Treasurer.
B. Make or cause to be made and certify searches for taxes and other liens on real property in the Borough as may be authorized by law and charge and collect for the use of the Borough the fee required for any such search pursuant to law.
C. Perform the functions of a Collector of Taxes under general law, including, without limitations thereto, the preparation and mailing of tax bills and the maintenance of tax accounting records in such manner as may be prescribed or approved by the Treasurer; and assist the Division of Assessments in the preparation of the annual tax list and duplicate.
D. Deposit daily to the credit of the Borough all money received in one (1) or more depositories selected by the Council, maintain full and complete records and accounts of all sums collected and received according to such procedure and systems as may be prescribed or approved by the Treasurer and make such monthly reports and accounting of the funds of the Borough collected, received and deposited as may be required, which reports and accounts shall be filed as a public record and accounts shall be filed as a public record with the Borough Clerk.
E. Compute and record sewer charges, if any, as required by Ordinance.
F. Maintain books and records to record all charges, payments, credits and delinquencies in sewer and miscellaneous accounts.

Miscellaneous Fees
A. Replacement of Lost Tax Title Lien Certificate: $100.00

B. Tax Search: $10.00

C. Continuation Search: $2.00 (Per each calendar year)

D. Bounced Check Fee: $25.00

E. Duplicate Bill Fee: $2.00

DUE DATES FOR QUARTERLY TAXES
1st Quarter Due February 1st
2nd Quarter Due May 1st
3rd Quarter Due August 1st
4th Quarter Due November 1st

There are 10 grace days for each quarter. (Last day to pay is the 10th of each quarter.)
Payments can be made in person (in cash, check or money order) at the Tax Collector's office or by mail (in check or money order). Please enclose the quarterly stub along with your check or money order. If you would like a receipt, please enclose a self-addressed stamped envelope.

Tax bills are mailed once a year usually the beginning of July. We do not send reminders out for each quarter. The tax bill you will receive has the 3rd and 4th quarter of 2006 and the 1st and 2nd of 2007.

 

DELINQUENT TAXES (& WATER/SEWER)
 

The next Tax Sale will be held on June 25, 2008 at 10:00 am in the Council Chambers at the Borough of Lincoln Park Municipal Building.  At that time, if your account has any outstanding property taxes or water/sewer payments for the year 2007, you will be included in the Tax Sale.  A lien will brought against the property if payment is not received prior to June 25, 2008.  Please contact Kristen Runfeldt at 973-270-2061 for any additional questions.    To View the Tax Sale List, please click here: 2007 Tax Sale.

 



DEDUCTIONS
There are deductions available for Veterans and Senior Citizens and Totally Disabled. Please call the Tax Collector at 973-270-2061 for eligibility requirements.

Tax Freeze Program (a.k.a. Senior Reimbursement Program): The new applications for your 2007 deduction will be coming out sometime in February of 2008. I will be getting my supply of applications (for new applicants only) most likely by the end of March.  Seniors & Disabled that are already on the program will receive their application directly from the State.
I will be available to fill out the Tax Certification page of your application. Please call me at 973-270-2061 to make sure I am in before you make a trip to the office.

State Programs are also available:
NJ Fair Rebate: 1-609-826-4282


Property Reimbursement(Tax Freeze): 1-800-882-6597


Homestead Rebate: 1-800-323-4400

Forms

Tax Deduction Forms
(please note the forms listed below are to be printed as legal size)

  • SENIORS:  Annual Property Tax Deduction for Senior Citizens, Disabled Persons: Annual deduction of up to $250 from property taxes for homeowners age 65 or older or disabled who meet certain income and residency requirements. This benefit is administered by the local municipality. Claim Form

  • VETERANS:  Annual Deduction for Veterans: Annual deduction of up to $250 from taxes due on the real or personal property of qualified war veterans and their unmarried surviving spouses. This benefit is administered by the local municipality. Claim Form

  • DISABLED VETERANS:  Property Tax Exemption for Disabled Veterans: Full exemption from property taxes on a principal residence for certain totally and permanently disabled war veterans and their unmarried surviving spouses. Unmarried surviving spouses of servicepersons who died on wartime active duty may also qualify. This benefit is administered by the local municipality. Claim Form