The amount of tax you owe is based on the assessed value of the tangible personal property you owned on January 1 of that year.  The higher the market value of the property, the higher the assessed value and therefore the higher the amount due.  The value of the property is determined by the county assessor using standardized information.  The total assessed value is listed on your bill.  If you have questions on your valuation, you need to contact the Assessor’s office at 855-277-6555 EXT 300. 

Under state law taxes are due upon receipt of the tax bill but no later than December 31.  For payments made by mail to be on time, the postmark date must be December 31 or earlier.  To ensure your mailed payment is timely, contact the Post Office to determine the office hours for mail cancellation.  Payments placed in Post Office Mail drop boxes do not always receive the same day postmark.  Many Post Offices close early on December 31, therefore you will want to check with them on their hours.  The Collector’s office recommends that you mail prior to December 31 deadline.