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Tax Bill Information
OFFICE OF THE TOWN COLLECTOR
(508) 430-7501


Tax Bill  Information


The Town of Harwich's fiscal tax year is July 1 to June 30.  Below is a calendar of when taxes are issued and due and the penalties for paying late.
                
July 1          First quarter preliminary bills for Real Estate and Personal Property taxes issued.  1st & 2nd quarters may be paid together, but payment should be received by August 1st to avoid penalty on the first quarter

August 1      First quarter Real Estate and Personal Property Taxes Due

October 1    Second quarter bills for Real Estate and Personal Property taxes issued.
                
November 1  Second Quarter Real Estate and Personal Property Taxes Due

January 1     Third quarter actual bills for Real Estate and Personal Property taxes issued.  3rd & 4th quarters may be paid together, but payment should be received by February 1st to avoid penalty on the third quarter.

February 1   Third Quarter Real Estate and Personal Property Taxes Due

April 1         Fourth quarter bills for Real Estate and Personal Property taxes issued.

May 1          Fourth Quarter Real Estate and Personal Property Taxes Due

If you do not receive a bill please contact the Collector's Office.
        
Payment must be in the Collector’s office by closing (or paid online) by the due date.
Postmarks are not accepted.
14% late charge from due date on all bills received after the deadline.

After the May 1st due date, an overdue balance will be subject to a demand fee of $30.00 in addition to interest accrued for each outstanding quarter.


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