Delinquent Tax Collector reports active collections and payment plans
Summary
Diane Jackson, the town's Delinquent Tax Collector, reported that most accounts on the delinquent list are making payments, are under estate administration, or have payment promises; she described monthly outreach and use of contracts leading to tax sales if broken.
Delinquent Tax Collector Diane Jackson briefed the Select Board on Jan. 27 about the town's delinquent tax list. Jackson said several older delinquencies are in the process of payment, some accounts are under estate administration, and that she sends monthly letters and contacts taxpayers to arrange payment plans.
Jackson noted a change in law requiring contracts for payment arrangements and cautioned that breaking those contracts can lead to tax sale proceedings. She described an ongoing effort to work with taxpayers and said that everyone on the list is making an effort to resolve balances.
The board received the report; no formal motion was recorded related to tax-collection policy during the meeting.
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