The County tax office now has a payment plan available for those qualified taxpayers who owe delinquent taxes. If you are interested in learning more about this service, call or stop by the office. Over 1000 statements were unmailed because of bad addresses or unknown owners. Tax liens stay with the property, and delinquent taxes continue to accrue penalty and interest even when it is sold. If you have questions about taxes on property you have purchased, or if you do not receive annual statements, contact the Tax or Appraisal District office and make sure the owner s name and address are correct.
Delinquent taxes cost both taxpayers and taxing entities time and money.
The Montague County Tax Office and its delinquent tax attorneys are currently working to clear as many pieces of property as possible. The Montague County Farm Bureau is sponsoring the 2000 Miss Farm Bureau and the Talent Find Contest on June 2, 2000. These are two separate contests. The Talent Find is not limited to a single participant but may be a duets, trios, or groups, but the group winners must divide the scholarship monies. June 26th in Wichita Falls.