What period of time does a tax bill cover?
Motor vehicle and personal property tax bills that are due July cover the time from the previous October to the current September.


There is no statutory rule concerning the time period covered by real estate tax bills. In Madison, the real estate tax bill covers the period from July 1 to June 30. If you buy or sell real estate, an adjustment for real estate taxes will be made by the attorneys who are handling the closing. Care should be taken to ensure taxes are paid, particularly when a closing occurs within 60 days of a tax due date.

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1. What do I own that is subject to taxes?
2. How is the tax rate established?
3. What is the best way to pay my tax bill?
4. How do I pay taxes by credit card?
5. Who should checks be made payable to?
6. Can I pay all my taxes on one check?
7. What happens if I pay late?
8. Can the interest on my tax bill be waived?
9. What if I never receive a tax bill?
10. What should I do if I think my tax bill is incorrect?
11. If I am being improperly billed for a motor vehicle, what should I do?
12. I recently replaced a vehicle, and still got a bill on the old vehicle. Do I have to pay it?
13. I need to register my car. What do I need from the Tax Collector's Office?
14. I have moved. What is my tax jurisdiction for motor vehicles?
15. What is a "supplemental" motor vehicle tax bill?
16. My bill says "back taxes due." What does that mean?
17. My real estate bill is supposed to be paid by a mortgage company. What should I do?
18. How is my motor vehicle assessment determined?
19. Could I be eligible for any exemptions?
20. Are there any tax breaks for senior citizens?
21. What period of time does a tax bill cover?
22. Do I need to save my receipts?
23. What if I think my assessment is too high?