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1. Can I pay my tax bill by credit card?

Payments made in person at the Tax Receiver’s Office at 2540 Route 9, Malta, NY must be by check or cash. However, credit cards can be used to pay At http://egov.basgov.com/malta/ . A convenience fee will be charged for using these services.

2. Can I pay my taxes in installments?

No, by law, taxes must be paid in full, including any penalties that are due.

3. Can I prepay my taxes?

No,  taxes will not be accepted prior to January 02, this year 2019. 

4. I never received my tax bill, or I received it late; do I still have to pay a penalty?

Yes, the failure to mail a tax bill or the failure of a property owner to receive a bill does not affect the validity of the taxes or interest prescribed by law. It is the responsibility of the property owner to know when taxes are due and payable. In addition, neither the Tax Receiver nor any other official has legal authority to waive statutory interest charges. Interest charges are fixed by the Real Property Tax Law.

Payments made between January 1 and January 31 are not subject to an interest penalty. Payments made between February 1 and February 29 are subject to a 1% penalty. Payments made between March 1 and March 31 are subject to a 2% penalty, plus a $1 re-mailing fee.

5. Where and how do I pay my taxes?

Tax bills may be paid in person at the Tax Receiver’s Office in the Town Hall - Tax Assessor's Office from January 2 to March 31, Monday Tuesday & Thursday The office is open at 9:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. The office will also be open Wednesday 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.& 7:00 p.m.- 9:00 p.m. Fridays 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Also Saturday 10 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. in January. Only cash and checks are accepted in the office. Checks should be made payable to Malta Tax Receiver. Please remember to bring your full tax bill. Tax payments may be mailed to the following address: Malta Tax Receiver 2540 Route 9 Malta, NY 12020-6312 Pay Tax Bills Online. There is a convenience fee for paying remotely.