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CFO/Tax Collector: Thomas Seaman Phone: (732) 741-4200 ext. 111 The Finance Department is responsible for the receipt, safeguarding, investment and distribution of Municipal funds which includes tax collection, accounts payable and payroll. Tax Collection Taxes are payable quarterly on the first day of February, May, August and November after which dates they are delinquent and subject to interest. There is a 10-calendar day grace period. Any questions concerning your assessment should be directed to the Tax Assessor, Stephen Walters (732) 842-7039. The Collector is responsible for the billing and collection of taxes only. The entire tax bill with a self-addressed stamped envelope must accompany remittances requiring receipt. Otherwise, detach the appropriate stub and mail with your check; the cancelled check will be your receipt.
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HOMESTEAD BENEFITS The deadlines for residents to file their 2010 Homestead Benefit and 2010 Senior Freeze (Property Tax Reimbursement) applications have been extended for one week from October 31, 2011, to November 7, 2011. The Senior Freeze (Property Tax Reimbursement) and Homestead Benefit Programs are two distinct property tax relief programs with different eligibility requirements and separate applications. The Division of Taxation mailed 2010 Property Tax Reimbursement (PTR) applications in February, and most eligible residents have already filed. Those who are eligible but have not yet filed can complete and mail in their PTR applications now. Applications for the 2010 Homestead Benefit were sent out in June and homeowners can file their applications either online or by phone. The automated filing systems for Homestead Benefit applications are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Homestead Benefit (for homeowners): • To file applications by phone: 1-877-658-2972 • To file applications online: www.state.nj.us/treasury/taxation/ • To ask questions: 1-888-238-1233 (8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, except holidays) • In-person assistance at Taxation Regional Offices (8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, except holidays): www.state.nj.us/treasury/taxation/ot1.shtml • Online information: www.state.nj.us/treasury/taxation/homestead/geninf.shtml • E-mail address for homestead benefit questions: nj.homesteadbenefit@treas.state.nj.us Property Tax Reimbursement (Senior Freeze): • To ask questions: 1-800-882-6597 (8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, except holidays) • To listen to information or to order an application: 1-800-323-4400 • To check the status of a filed reimbursement application: 1-800-882-6597 • In-person assistance at Taxation Regional Offices (8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, except holidays): www.state.nj.us/treasury/taxation/ot1.shtml • Online information: www.state.nj.us/treasury/taxation/propfrez.shtml Text Telephone Service (TTY/TDD) for Hard-of-Hearing Users: 1-800-286-6613 or 609-984-7300 |