Kosciusko County property tax bills will be mailed Tuesday. Property taxes for Kosciusko County will be due May 10 and Nov. 13 for 2016 payable 2017 tax payments. Only one tax bill is mailed each year, and it includes the spring and fall installment coupons, according to a news release issued Thursday. Taxes can be paid in the treasurer’s office located in the old courthouse at 100 W. Center St., Warsaw. There is a ground-level entrance on the west side of the courthouse and an elevator to reach the second floor where the treasurer’s office is located. An outside drop box is available for tax payments at the west entrance of the courthouse. The box is monitored by the surveillance cameras located outside the courthouse. To mail payments, send to Kosciusko County Treasurer, PO Box 1764, Warsaw, 46581. Spring payments must be postmarked by May 10. If mailing on May 10, it is important to have the post office hand cancel the envelope with the postmark date to avoid late penalties. Property taxes received with a postmark after May 10 are subject to 5 or 10 percent penalties. The drop box at the west entrance to the courthouse can be a great alternative to mailing the tax bill especially on the final day, according to the release. There are other ways to pay. Taxes can be paid at Crossroads, Campbell & Fetter, Farmers State Bank, First Federal Huntington, Lake City Bank, 1st Source Bank and Mutual Bank. Taxes may be paid online with a credit card or debit card at www.kcgov.com. Credit and debit cards may also be used by phoning 855-984-1194 with a 2.95 percent convenience fee. Credit and debit cards also may be used in the treasurer's office with a 2.50 percent convenience fee. The convenience fee is retained by the credit card vendor. No part of the fee is retained by Kosciusko County. Along with the tax bill, property owners will receive a TS1 form, which provides information under “special message” on the property’s assessed value, exemptions/deductions and ditches as well as a comparison to the prior year’s property tax obligation and a breakdown of where property taxes go. It is a great source of information that can be used to evaluate and compare property tax status from year to year, the release states. The form will allow you to verify that you have the appropriate deductions. Taxpayers are entitled to one Homestead Credit in Indiana as evidenced by voting location, income tax filing location and vehicle registration location. Homestead credit forms do not need to be re-filed annually. If taxpayers are currently receiving a Homestead Credit on their property, but should not be, they must contact the county auditor’s office to avoid penalties. Taxpayers who need to file for the Homestead Credit or any other deduction should contact the auditor’s office at 574-372-2323. County Treasurer Rhonda J. Helser said tax information is available at the Kosciusko County website at www.kcgov.com by selecting “Beacon Online Mapping.” Taxpayers may view real property, personal property and mobile home property tax information, real property record cards, and maps as well as other pertinent information related to the property. “Personal Property” must be selected from the drop down box in the upper right corner to view mobile homes and personal property information. “Parcels” must be selected from the drop down box in the upper right corner to view real property information. Taxpayers with questions in reference to their tax bills may contact the Kosciusko County Treasurer’s Office at 574-372-2370.
