Collector Announces Quarterly Tax Payment Option

From Platte County Collector, Shelia Palmer:

"Sheila Palmer, Platte County Collector announced a new program which will give Platte County taxpayers the option of paying their real estate taxes in quarterly installments. The new option will become effective immediately with a deadline of March 15, 2012 to enroll. 

“Paying all of your taxes in one large payment at the end of the year can be very difficult for many of our taxpayers,” said County Collector, Sheila Palmer. “I am very pleased to offer another viable option.”

Under the new program, payments will be based upon the amount you paid last year with three equal installment payments. The fourth and final payment would be the balance of the taxes owed. As always, current year taxes are due by December 31st to avoid any late penalties. Taxes paid by mortgage companies do not qualify and real estate taxes must be current to enroll in the new plan.

“We have listened to taxpayers concerns and are confident this new payment plan will be a welcome relief for many Platte County businesses and homeowners,” added Sheila Palmer, County Collector.

For additional information or to sign up online visit the county website at www.co.platte.mo.us and click on Collector’s Office then click Pay Taxes In Quarterly Installments or call the Collector’s Office at 816-858-1905.