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HomeMy WebLinkAboutIR 7424 INFORMAL REPORT TO CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS No. 7424 pT4q ;OE SOP-' To the Mayor and Members of the City Council October 17, 1989 u s x rEXAh• Subject: CITIZENS' TAX DUE511ULS Ad valorem tax statements were sent out on October 2, 1989 and taxes be- come due and payable on October 1st. As a result, the City Tax Office and the City Council traditionally get many questions regarding taxes at this time of the year. Attached is a booklet which the City distributes to tax payers (in English and Spanish) which describes the taxpayers' Rights, Remedies , and Respon- sibilities. Some of the often asked questions refer to State law under which we have little latitude. These questions and their generally unpopular answers are encapsulated below: Q. Am I still responsible for my taxes if I did not receive a bill? A. The taxpayer is responsible for making sure his property is listed correctly. If the bill can not or was not delivered , State law still makes the taxpayer responsible. Q. I didn' t get my exemption. Can I get a reprieve? A. You may file a homestead exemption up to one year after you paid the taxes on the homestead or it became delinquent, which ever is earlier. You must have owned the homestead on January 1 of the tax year. Q. My appraisal is too high, how do I get it lowered? A. You may talk to the Tarrant Appraisal District staff and if not satis- fied, you may appeal to the Appraisal Review Board. Q. How do I get a refund if I overpaid? A. The taxpayer must complete an application for a refund with the Tax Office (Revenue Collection Office) . It will be processed within 60 days. ISSUED BY THE CITY MANAGER FORT WORTH, TEXAS INFORMAL REPORT TO CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS No. 7424 '0 ARTIA,'* eq V 0 To the Mayor and Members of the City Council October 17, 1989 Z5 Subject: CITIZENS' TAX QUESTIONS For. additional information, citizens can call the Tax Hotline at 870-6660. If you need additional information, it will be furnished upon request. David A. Ivory City Manager DAI :kc Attachment ISSUED BY THE CITY MANAGER FORT WORTH, TEXAS