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Tax Collector FAQ List of Categories
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Where do I pay Tax Bills?
Tax payments may be made in person
9am-5pm M-F at
City Hall,
or by U.S. Mail
City of Burlington Tax Collector
City Hall Municipal Offices
525 High Street
Burlington NJ 08016
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Why is my Tax Bill so high?
In general, it is useful to note that in New Jersey, the local municipality is the conduit for billing and collecting taxes due for School and County taxes. The City of Burlington tax bill therefore includes amounts due for:
County Tax (general)
County Library Tax
County Open Space Tax
Local School District Tax
Regional School Tax
as well as the
Local Purpose Tax
Only the Local Purpose Tax is kept by the City of Burlington for operational expenses. Local Purpose Tax is used for the following services: Police, Fire, Trash Pickup, Road Repair, Street Lighting, Aid to the City Library, Administration, Aid to Emergency Squad, Debt Service and Capital Improvements.
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What kinds of propery tax deductions, tax rebates and special exemptions are available for tax relief?
TAX REBATE PROGRAMS
Three separate and distinct tax relief programs are available to New Jersey homeowners:
Property Tax Reimbursement Program
1-800-882-6597
Checks mailed by Jul. 15th
Homestead Property Tax Rebate Program
1-800-323-4400
Checks mailed by Jul. 31st
NJ Saver Program
609-826-4282
Checks mailed Sep. 15th
File Form NJ-1040 (or Form HR-1040 if not required to file an income tax return). For information about these forms, go online to http://www.state.nj.us/treasury/ or, send an E-mail to the State Division of Taxation at taxation@oit.state.nj.us
PROPERTY TAX DEDUCTIONS / CREDITS
Two programs are offered which yield deductions off your Property Tax Bill...
VETERAN DEDUCTION
and
SENIOR CITIZENS AND DISABLED PERSONS DEDUCTIONS
Information about the Veteran's Deduction and Senior Citizens and Diabled Persons Deductions is yours for contacting the
City of Burlington Tax Assessor
9am-5pm M-F
City Hall Municipal Offices
525 High Street Burlington NJ 08016
or TEL: 609-386-0200 ext. 123
SPECIAL EXEMPTIONS
Ordinance Nos. 09-1999 & 10-1999 provide for a real estate tax exemption to residential dwellings exceeding twenty (20) years of age, and provide real estate tax exemptions for commercial or industrial structures, and for abatement of real estate taxes pursuant to NJSA 40A:21-1, et seq. Obtain further information by contacting the
City of Burlington Tax Assessor
9am-5pm M-F
City Hall Municipal Offices
525 High Street
Burlington NJ 08016
or TEL: 609-386-0200 ext. 123
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How much is the penalty for late payment or delinquent taxes?
The City charges interest on all delinquent or past-due taxes. The charge is 8% Annual Percentage Rate (APR) per year for amounts up to $1,500.00 of delinquent taxes, plus 18% APR on delinquent amounts in excess of $1,500.00.
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How much is the penalty for late payment or delinquent water or sewer bills?
The City charges interest on all delinquent or past-due water or sewer bills. The charge is 8% Annual Percentage Rate (APR) per year for amounts up to $1,500.00 of delinquent water or sewer bills, plus 18% APR on delinquent amounts in excess of $1,500.00.
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When is the Tax Sale scheduled? Where is the Tax Sale held?
The annual City of Burlington NJ Tax Sale is held once a year in the
City Hall Council Chambers
525 High Street
City of Burlington NJ USA.
LIST of the Tax Sale inventory is available at the Tax Office, and is published in the Burlington County Times for two Tuesdays preceding the Sale.
Tax Sale participants should be prepared to register that day.
PAYMENT must be made using cash, Cashier’s Check or Money Order. No personal checks accepted.
DATE of the Tax Sale (typically in November) varies from year to year. For exact date and time, please contact or visit the Tax Collector’s Office
9am-5pm M-F at City Hall
525 High Street
Burlington NJ 08016
TEL: 609-386-0200 ext. 125
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How is my tax bill calculated?
Your tax bill is calculated by taking the assessed value of your property and multiplying it by the total tax rate for the year. This amount is the total you owe for the calendar year. It is billed in quarterly installments that are due 2/1, 5/1, 8/1, and 11/1.
The total tax rate consists of separate tax rates for County Taxes, Local School Taxes and Local Purpose Taxes. The municipality collects the taxes for the County and the Schools and turns the money over to them. The Local Purpose Tax is what is used to run the city (police, fire, street maintenance, recreation, etc.).
The tax rates are certified by the Burlington County Board of Taxation around June or July. After the rates are certified, the tax bills are calculated. The bills are sent out with four stubs showing the amounts due for 8/1, 11/1, 2/1, and 5/1. The 2/1 and 5/1 installments are estimated based on the prior year’s tax rate. When the tax bills are calculated in June or July, we subtract the 2/1 and 5/1 billings from the total tax due for the year and bill the balance on the 8/1 and 11/1 installments.
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