Receiver of Taxes
Please click here to view/pay your Tax bill.
Geoffrey D. Patterson - Receiver of Taxes
• Karen Schubert - Deputy Receiver of Taxes
• Bobbi Albrecht - Tax Clerk
Please contact the office of The Receiver of Taxes (845) 485 - 3611. You may also e-mail questions to the Receiver of Taxes.
The Tax Department is located in the Town Hall at:
1 Overocker Road, Poughkeepsie, NY 12603.
Hours of Operation are from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm,
Monday through Friday.
Telephone: 845-485-3612
Some of the most commonly asked questions of the Tax Department:
Where can I get information on tax shifting?
Click here to see information on the effects of shifting tax from State to Local government.
What are the Tax Collection Schedules?
Click here for the 2010 Land Tax Collection schedule
Click here for details on payments and installments.
Click here for the 2009 School Tax Collection schedule
Prior Years:
Click here for the 2009 Land Tax Collection schedule
Click here for the 2008 Land Tax Collection schedule
Click here for the 2007 Land Tax Collection schedule
Can I see what the new Tax bill looks like?
Click here for the PDF file.
When will I receive my property tax bill?
You will receive the property tax bill in late January of each year. It is payable in February without a penalty.
Do you accept Credit Card payments?
Yes. On your initial visit to the web site, you are required to register and verify the property or properties...up to two...for which you will be paying taxes. A valid e-mail address is required so you can receive an e-mail confirming your registration. Once registered, just follow the prompts for paying your taxes. You can use MasterCard, VISA, Discover, or a personal checking account for payment. The vendor, Munitrax, will charge a service fee. Under New York State law, the Town of Poughkeepsie receives no portion of this service fee.
Can I pay the taxes in installments?
Yes. You can pay the property tax bill in three installments. Be alert to the fact that any bills paid after the last day of February incur a penalty. Two percent (2%) applies from March 1st through May 31st. Four percent (4%) applies from June 1st through August 31st.
When will I get my school taxes?
You will receive the school tax bill in late August to mid-September. It is payable without a penalty within 30 days
Why can't you give me firm dates for payment?
The dates of the school tax collection are set by the School Boards each year. The dates vary according to when the Boards meet.
Can I pay the school taxes in installments?
No.
Can I link to any of the local school district Web pages?
• Arlington Schools
• Hyde Park Schools
• Spackenkill Union Free School District
• Wappingers Schools
How can I get a Senior Citizen, Veteran, Star, or Disability exemption?
Information/applications regarding each of these programs is available by contacting the Assessor's Office (845 - 485 - 3643).
What are the current Water and Sewer Districts?
"Click Here"
How can I change the billing address on my taxes?
A change in address needs to be requested in writing to the Assessor's office.
Why do I make my check payable to a person rather than the Town of Poughkeepsie?
Mr. Patterson, is an elected town official. He is personally responsible to the residents of the Town of Poughkeepsie for ensuring that tax dollars he receives are properly posted and distributed to county, town, and the four school districts.
For Bill Pay check users, Banks and Credit Unions mail tax payments from processing centers. The envelopes lack U.S. postmarks due to banks having either pre sorted first class or bulk mail permits. Please mail early; however, there is no guarantee the tax office will receive payment by the due date.
If the tax office receives payment after the original due date, by law, penalties are assessed.
Please make checks payable to:
Geoff Patterson, Receiver of Taxes - please include your phone number on your check.
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