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County treasurer urges taxpayers to ensure postmarks as office prepares first real estate tax distribution

5787110 · September 16, 2025
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Effingham County Treasurer Deborah Hall told the county board the office had collected about $44 million in real estate taxes and will make the first distribution by Oct. 5, and she warned taxpayers that payments lacking a postmark incur penalties under state statute.

Effingham County Treasurer Deborah Hall told the county board that the treasurer's office had collected “a little over $44,000,000” in real estate taxes and expected to make the first distribution on or before Oct. 5. Hall said the office is receiving many calls from taxpayers about penalties tied to the postmark requirement and…

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