Don't Forget to Pay Your Mansfield Property Tax Bills Before Aug. 1

The town of Mansfield will begin collecting taxes for the 2013-14 fiscal year starting on Monday.

Motor vehicle and personal property taxes are due within 30 days of mailing. A taxpayer will be considered delinquent if these taxes are not delivered to the town before Aug. 1.

Payments may be made at Mansfield Town Hall or left in the drop box outside the town hall. Taxes can also be viewed and paid online at the municipal website; if you have questions, call 860-429-3307. A fee or 2.95 percent for credit cards ($1 minimum) or $1.95 for e-checks applies.

Real estate taxes under $100 are due in full during this period. Real estate taxes exceeding $100 may be broken up into two installments, with the first installment due in the July 1 period and the second installment due on Jan. 1. A taxpayer becomes delinquent on the second installment if it is not received before Feb. 3.

Delinquent motor vehicle taxes will be reported to the Department of Motor Vehicles, which will not issue a renewed registration until the payment is satisfied. Delinquent vehicle taxes must be paid in cash or money order.

Vehicles purchased between Oct. 1, 2012, and July 31, 2013, will be taxed on Jan. 1.

Mansfield's taxes saw a modest increase for the 2014 fiscal year. Last month, the Town Council approved a $20,688,160 for the Board of Education, $15,203,170 for general government, and $2,285,290 for capital expenditures. The mill rate, or tax per $1,000 of assessed value, increased 2.89 percent from 27.16 to 27.95.

If you do not receive a tax bill on your property or motor vehicle by July 15, 2013, please call 860-429-3307. Adjustments to your motor vehicle tax bills may only be made with two proofs of disposal. Active-duty veterans must submit their active-duty orders or a letter from their commander to the Assessor's Office in order to receive 2012 Motor Vehicle benefits.