Given today’s unprecedented stress and uncertainty, multifamily property owners in Marion County, Indiana should explore all avenues that could help reduce their property tax bill. A little due diligence — and some informed advice — can save a lot of money in property taxes. Marion County has started to mail … [Read more...]


In updated COVID-19 FAQ, Indiana Department of Local Government Finance clarifies application of interest to late property tax payments; No change (yet) to 2020 assessment notice & appeal deadlines; Abatement compliance extended; Waiver of penalties on special assessments and fees
On April 24th, the Indiana Department of Local Government Finance updated its FAQ covering topics related to "COVID-19 & Executive Orders," as those orders relate to property tax assessments, collections and payments. Interest On Late Payments Section 12 addresses the application of interest to Spring 2020 … [Read more...]

Continuing to Respond to COVID-19, Indiana Governor Orders Statewide Extension of Personal Property Tax and Abatement Compliance Deadlines to June 15th
On April 23, 2020, Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb issued Executive Order 20-23, providing a statewide thirty-day extension on the filing of personal property tax returns, property tax abatement compliance documents, and certain tax incentive applications (Enterprise Zone Investment Deduction, Abatement Deduction … [Read more...]

Indiana Governor Further Extends Stay At Home Order to May 1st: Advises that Legal and Real Estate / Appraisal / Title Services should continue to be conducted virtually
Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb has extended the State's Stay at Home Order in Executive Order 20-22 until May 1, 2020. In the Order, the Governor states that "professional services" -- which include "legal services, accounting services, insurance services, and real estate services (including appraisal and title … [Read more...]

In further response to COVID-19, Indiana Governor Orders Waiver of Miscellaneous Assessments and Fees on Property Tax Bills
On April 15, 2020, Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb issued Executive Order 20-21 addressing, among other things, "Miscellaneous Assessments & Fees on Property Tax Bills." Section 4 of the Order states: For the period beginning on May 12, 2020, and lasting for 60 days, counties are to waive penalties on special … [Read more...]

Indiana Department of Local Government Finance issues FAQ regarding personal property tax filings, waiver of penalties, 2020 assessments, and other property tax matters in response to COVID-19
As posted earlier, on March 19, 2020, Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb issued Executive Order 20-05. Section 6(B) of the Order states: Property taxes remain due on May 11, 2020, however counties are to waive penalties on payments made after May 11, 2020, for a period of 60 days. This waiver does not apply to tax … [Read more...]