Tax Information

General Tax Information Frequently asked questions:

• When do summer bills come out and when are they due?
  First week of July, due Sept. 14th
• When do winter bills come out and are they due?
  First week of December, due February 14th
• Can we pay over the phone?
  Not at this time
• Can we pay online with credit or debit cards?
  Yes, see link on home page
• Do you accept postmarks?
  NO, nor are we responsible for post office delivery
• Is there a drop box?
  YES, on the front left of Township Hall building
• Can we submit one check for both late summer tax and winter tax?
  NO, separate checks for each season
• Can we submit one check for multiple parcels?
  Yes, reference all parcel/property tax #’s
• Do you send receipts?
  No, we do not send receipts
• How do we get receipts?
  Include a self-addressed stamped envelope and submit the entire bill
• Can we pay late summer bills there?
  Yes, interest accumulates monthly, call for amount due
• Can we pay late winter bills there?
  Yes, penalty applies, call for amount due
• What is the last day a payment can be received?
  February 28th
• When do taxes go delinquent to the county?
  March 1st
• Whom do we contact to make delinquent tax payments?
  Berrien County Treasurer 269-983-7111 ext. 8569
• Do you have a senior citizen discount/exemption?
  No
• There is an application for deferment of taxes (a couple extra months to pay w/o interest) but strict in whom qualifies, click the following link for more details: http://www.michigan.gov/taxes/
• Do you get discount for early payment?
  No
• What happens with over-payments?
  Refund will be made to party issuing the check
• What happens with double-payments?
  The 2nd payment received will either be returned or refunded
• Do you accept partial payments?
  Yes, unpaid amounts are still subject to interest/penalty/delinquency
• When will we see a refund?
  Within approximately four weeks but no later than the end of February
• How do I submit an address change?
  Fill in appropriate box on stub of tax bill or send email to jpoff@newbuffalotownship.org
• Can I change ownership name there?
  No Contact Register of Deeds office
• Can I delete a deceased owner there?
  No Contact Register of Deeds office Register of Deeds phone 269-983-7111 ext 8562
• Can I add a “in care of” name there?
  Yes
• Do you have extended office hours?
  Yes, we're open until 5:00 on last business day in December and February for tax collection purposes only

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