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Discount/Penalty Schedule

All taxes become due on January 1^st and delinquent March 1^st.

5% discount on consolidated real estate taxes, if TOTAL tax statement is paid in full on or before February 15^th.

First payment consists of one-half of the consolidated tax and the FULL amount of the yearly installment of special assessments as shown on statement.

If first half (1^st installment) is not paid on or before March 1^st, use the following penalty schedule:

                        March 2^nd .. 3 percent or 1.5 percent on entire amount due.

                        May 1^st .. 6 percent or 3 percent on entire amount due.

                        July 1^st .. 9 percent or 4.5 percent on entire amount due.

Second payment consists of the remaining one-half of the consolidated tax.

If full or remaining taxes are not paid on or before October 15^th, use the following penalty schedule:

                        October 16^th .. 6 percent on 1^st installment or 9 percent on entire amount due.

                        January 2^nd .. A penalty of 12 percent annually will begin.