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 Taxpayer News
August 2010
2009 2nd Installment Due Date is September 3rd, 2010 |
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Important Reminder to Taxpayers |
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Labor Day weekend is right around the corner, and before settling in for a long weekend, please remember to pay your 2009 2nd installment property tax payment.
To avoid additional interest (1 1/2% per month), payment must be received or US Postmarked by September 3rd. Payments can be made in person at the Lake County Treasurer's office, at most local banks or on line by e-check or credit card (additional fee is charged to user) at
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| Did You Miss the Live Chat? Property Tax and Assessment Facts |
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Lake County Treasurer Bob Skidmore and Chief County Assessment Officer Marty Paulson answer the most frequently asked questions about property taxes and assessments.
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| Even Though We Haven't Finished The 2009 Tax Cycle,
The 2010 Tax Cycle Has Begun! |
Several of the township assessors have already turned in their work and the 2010 Assessment Notices have been mailed. Due to the economic conditions, this is the year that many of us should see a reduction in the assessments. If you still feel that the assessment does not reflect the current conditions, each taxpayer has 30 days from the date on the notice to appeal that assessment. More information on that process can be obtained at www.lakecountyil.gov/assessor. |
| Interesting Facts About the 2009 1st Installment Collection |
As of July
- Collected and Distributed $1,038,508,170.58
- Percent of Extension 50.2314%
- Change from last year 0.57%
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Important Dates |
September 3rd..................2nd Installment Due Date
October 29th.....................Last day to pay to avoid Publication and Final Notice
November 8th....................Certified Funds Only
November 24th..................Last Day to Pay to avoid Tax Sale |
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Current Information Links |
For a better understanding of the tax bills and how the amounts are set, please take a few minutes to review the links below.
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