Sample Tax Bill and Explanation

FOR YOUR INFORMATION
Above you will find a tax bill which is for the last half of 2006 and the first half of 2007. If your property taxes are included in your mortgage payment, your original bill will have been mailed to your bank or mortgage company at your request, and you will find enclosed a copy of your tax bill which is marked, "THIS IS NOT A BILL. . . FOR ADVICE ONLY.”

You will note that the two half year tax amounts are not the same. This is because – by state law – the first half of the 2007 tax is one-half the amount of the tax for the previous year and the second half 2007 tax is the total tax for the year less the amount already billed for the first half. Veterans who have served in times of war and their widows, certain senior citizens, disabled persons and in some instances their surviving spouses may be entitled to a tax deduction. If you feel that you may be eligible, further information and applications are available at the
Office of the Tax Collector at the Administrative Building, One Municipal Plaza, Schanck and Stillwells Corner Roads.

We are pleased to report that for the 2006 tax year, over 99 percent of the
total levy was collected. We suggest that you read carefully the "Information
for Taxpayers", that is printed on the reverse side of your tax bill or advice copy of your tax bill. This information concerns taxes, the rate of interest on delinquent taxes, appeal data and other pertinent facts.

Property tax deductions and/or exemptions are allowed for certain eligible citizens by State law. Some of these are: disabled citizens or their surviving spouses, permanently and totally disabled veterans or their surviving spouses,
senior citizens, veterans or their surviving spouses, farmland, home improvements
in an area designated as in need of rehabilitation, and improvements and certain
conversions to a multiple use building. If you think you might qualify for any of these deductions or exemptions, see your local assessor or collector. They will give you the proper form to fill out and file.

NOTE: THE TAX COLLECTOR’S SWORN DUTY IS TO COLLECT ALL TAXES, SHE HAS ABSOLUTELY NO AUTHORITY TO CHANGE AN ASSESSMENT, TO REDUCE A TAX OR WAIVE INTEREST WHICH MAY BE DUE.

Again, if you have any questions regarding your taxes you may call our office
732-294-2025 or visit our office at the Freehold Township Administrative Building, Schanck and Stillwells Corner Roads, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. from Monday through Friday. The Tax and Water Departments are also open untl 8 p.m. the first Thursday of February, May, August and November.

If paying your tax at the Municipal Building, Schanck and Stillwells Corner Roads, please bring ENTIRE TAX BILL with you for receipting.

If you have sold your property PLEASE RETURN THE TAX BILL TO THE COLLECTOR’S OFFICE IMMEDIATELY so that it can be forwarded to the proper person for payment. Your cooperation will be most appreciated. Thank you.

RECEIPTING
Your receipts for payments are machine printed on the reverse side of this bill along with important information for taxpayers.

A SPECIAL REQUEST FOR YOUR ASSISTANCE
Each year the tax collector finds it necessary to return checks that are written incorrectly. Quite often these errors cause needless delays which means interest must be charged for late payments.
We ask that you use the following checklist:

• Your check MUST be made payable to “TOWNSHIP OF FREEHOLD” only.
• Please use correct date. . . postdated checks cannot be accepted.
• Make your check out for the EXACT amount as shown on your tax bill and stub.
• In the event that your taxes are being paid beyond the ten-day grace period,
  please call the Collector’s Office at 732-294-2025 for the amount of interest to be   included in your payment.
• Make sure your check is signed.
• Send your check with the ENTIRE TAX BILL (do not detach stub) to
   Marylou Angelo, Tax Collector, One Municipal Plaza, Freehold, NJ 07728,
   along with a stamped, self-addressed envelope if you wish your receipted tax
   bill returned.