Lynda has completed courses with the Alabama Department of Revenue and Auburn Universit y to become an Alabama Certified Tax Administrator. Lynda has one daughter, Paige. She is a member of the Gurley Methodist Church. The Madison County Tax Collector is responsible for collecting the ad valorem taxes on real estate as well as personal property. Taxes are due and payable each year on October 1 and become delinquent January 1.
Real property includes land and improvements.
For a business, personal property refers to furniture, fixtures, tools, and equipment used in its operation. Airplanes and corporation share stock is also considered as personal property. The tax bill will usually be in the previous owner s name. You are responsible for taxes on all property you own, no matter how the bill may be listed. The fiscal year is from October 1 through September 30.