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...]
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
April 27, 2020 Leave a Comment
Continuing to Respond to COVID-19, Indiana Governor Orders Statewide Extension of Personal Property Tax and Abatement Compliance Deadlines to June 15th
April 24, 2020 Leave a Comment
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
April 21, 2020 Leave a Comment
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
April 16, 2020 Leave a Comment
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...]
Relief Available for Indiana Property Taxpayers During COVID-19
March 26, 2020 Leave a Comment
With millions of businesses closing or shuttering for months — hotels, restaurants, shopping malls, commercial offices and retail businesses, to name just a few — COVID-19 (commonly known as the coronavirus) is wreaking havoc in ways that will have lasting effects on our economies and communities. One area almost … [Read more...]
Additional Guidance on Penalties for Indiana Property Tax Payments due May 11th and Personal Property Tax Returns Due May 15th
March 25, 2020 Leave a Comment
Property Taxes Must be Paid on or before July 10th to avoid penalties. On March 20th I discussed the Indiana Governor's Executive Order No. 20-05, which calls for property payments (for the January 1, 2019 assessment date and payable in 2020) to still be paid on or by May 11th but waiving penalties on payments … [Read more...]