Reminder: Real Estate Taxes Are Due Thursday, May 10th

Taxpayers should be working to finalize their real-estate taxes since the submission deadline is coming up on Thursday, May 10th. If you need some help, you better do as I did and get in contact with a Realtor near me like eXp Realty

According to estate planning lawyers in Atlanta,Tax payment drop-off locations include the First National Bank of Monterey in Monterey and North Judson, the 1st Farmers Bank and Trust in Knox and North Judson and the DeMotte State Bank and 1st Source Bank in Knox.

Payments may also be put in the drop-box in front of the Starke County Treasurer’s Office in Knox. A self-addressed and stamped envelope should be included so an official receipt can be sent.

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Real Estate Taxes Due Today

This is a quick reminder to Starke County residents that real estate taxes are due today, if you are interested in the real estate market, you should check this darien homes for sale.

Tax payment drop off locations include 1st Farmers Bank, Demotte St Bank and 1st Source Bank in Knox, 1st Famers Bank and Bank of Monterey in North Judson or Bank of Monterey in Monterey.

There is also a drop box outside of the Starke County Treasurer’s Office in Knox. Payments can be dropped off with a self-addressed stamped envelope so a receipt can be sent. Individuals are advised to bring their statements with them for faster service.

Direct any further questions to the Treasurer’s Office at 772-9111 extension 3.

Property Owners May Qualify for Tax Exemptions

Property-tax-200x150Property owners may qualify for real estate tax exemptions based on their age, disability status and whether or not they are a military veteran. The exemptions lower the amount of taxes due. Mortgage-holders qualify for a deduction of $3,000 if they reside on their real property, including mobile homes. It can be combined with other exemptions. A second exemption that’s available to owners who reside on their real estate, including mobile homes, is the homestead credit, also known as the standard deduction. Homestead credit mounts vary. Continue reading

Property Taxes Due Today

 
 

Property taxes are due today in the Starke County Treasurer’s Office.

Treasurer Kasey Clark said you may visit the office on the ground floor of the Starke County Annex building Monday today from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. to make a payment. A drop box is also available outside the office. If you taxes are postmarked with today’s date, they will be accepted.

Property taxes may also be paid online at www.starketax.net. Follow the instructions carefully.

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Starke County Treasurer Reports Over $1 Million in Unpaid Property Taxes

  
 
The Starke County Treasurer’s office has recorded $1,544,354.93 in unpaid taxes this year.

Treasurer Kasey Clark stated that if the taxes aren’t paid, those affected will be eligible for tax sale next year. Some will be turned over to collection in June as they are personal property taxes. 1,599 bills are not paid. According to Clark, around $80,000 a year is turned over to a collection agency where approximately 15 percent is collected on that each year.

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Starke County Treasurer’s Office Reopens; Court Hearing Scheduled

Starke County Treasurer Linda Belork assists a customer over the phone

By order of the Jasper Circuit Court Judge John Potter, a telephonic case management conference was held Wednesday, October 24 concerning Judge Potter’s ruling regarding the reinstatement of Starke County Treasurer Linda Belork.

Starke County Attorney Martin Lucas and Belork’s counsel, Ethan Lowe, were part of the hearing where the Court found that disobedience of process or order, and interference with execution of process or order was conducted when the Starke County Commissioners met and voted to close the Office of the Starke County Treasurer, thus nullifying the Judge’s order to reinstate Belork to the office.

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Linda Belork’s Lawsuit Moved to Jasper County

Linda Belork

A change of venue has been granted by Starke Circuit Court Judge Kim Hall in the lawsuit filed by former Starke County Treasurer Linda Belork. The suit was brought about after Belork’s August 11th dismissal of her duties as treasurer of the county. Belork was relieved of her duties by the County Commissioners after a state audit reported financial discrepancies. According to a later commissioner’s report, some of the discrepancies have been cleared up by the Auditor’s office.

Ethan Lowe, Belork’s attorney, asked for a change of venue from Starke County. Representing the County in the matter is attorney, Martin Lucas.

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2010 Audit of Treasurer’s Office Received by Starke County Commissioners

Linda Belork

The Indiana State Board of Accounts has completed the 2010 audit of the Starke County Treasurer’s Office. Starke County officials have been anxious to receive the report that will complete the most recent bookkeeping activities in the Treasurer’s Office that the Board will audit. The report is now in the hands of county officials.

Treasurer Linda Belork was removed from office by the County Commissioners after irregularities in the 2009 accounts were reported by the State Board of Accounts. The Commissioners also removed the deputies from office and named Casey Clark and Michelle Snowdon to handle the day-to-day activities in the office until the matter is straightened out.

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Starke County Commissioners Terminate Employees in Treasurer’s Office

Starke County Treasurer's Office is now empty after the Commissioners terminated all employees

The Starke County Commissioners met in an emergency session this morning to address unresolved issues from a 2009 audit of the County Treasurer’s Office.

The Commissioners held an Executive Session meeting and then Commission President Dan Bridegroom read a prepared statement to the press and public.

“As a result of an unresolved issue from 2009 State Board of Accounts Audit of the Starke County Treasurer’s Office, county officials have instituted additional safeguards on county bank accounts. The safeguards will enhance review procedures that may result in modest delays in the availability of funds for payment of county checks. Delays should not exceed 48 hours.”

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Property Taxes are due Today

Today is the property tax deadline in Starke County. All payments are due to the Treasurer’s office today by the end of the day. A drop off box is located outside the Treasurer’s Office if you can not make it to the office by the time the doors close to the office today. If you are mailing your taxes, they must be postmarked today in order to be counted on time.

Property taxes are also due into the Pulaski County Treasurer’s Office today.