Tax season in the U.S. ends in mid-April. Millions of people fill out their returns as soon as the receipt of documents begins while others wait until the last minute.
Homeowners must include proof of payment of property tax on their returns.
Below is information on what you should know about this fee in LA County.
When is the last day for property taxes in LA?
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Annual property tax bills are mailed in early October of each year. The invoice is paid in two installments.
- The first installment is due on Nov. 1 and is delinquent if payment is not received by Dec. 10 at 5:00 p.m., or that the postmark indicates that it was sent on that date. A 10% penalty is imposed for late payments.
- Second installment is due Feb. 1 and is delinquent if payment is not received by April 10, 5 p.m., or is postmarked on that date.
If the taxpayer does not pay the first installment on time, they will have a fine of 10% of the amount owed. For the second installment, you must pay 10% of the amount owed for the tax plus $10.
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If Dec. 10 or April 10 falls on a weekend, the delinquency date will be the next business day (Monday).
LA County accepts partial payments. The taxpayer can send the amount available to reduce the balance of taxes due.
Where do I pay my property taxes?
You can make your payments in person at the office of the Treasurer and Tax Collector, located at 225 North Hill Street, First Floor Lobby, Los Angeles, CA 90012, Monday through Friday, between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m.
You can pay with cash, check, money order, cashier's check, credit or debit card.
Each credit/debit card transaction is limited to $75,000.00, including a service fee of 2.22% of the transaction amount.
Can I pay property taxes online?
You can pay your taxes online using a checking account or a credit or debit card. You will only need your Assessor Identification Number (AIN) to look up your payment information.
Payments can be made online any time of the day, any day of the week, as long as it is made by 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time on the delinquent date.
If paying by electronic check (e-Check), you must use the AIN and Personal Identification Number (PIN), printed on your original Secured Property Tax Bill. Each eCheck transaction is limited to $999,999.99.
How to request a cancellation of the fine?
The taxpayer can request the cancellation of a penalty by completing the Penalty Cancellation Request Form, where they must select the type and year of the invoice for the cancellation of that penalty.
You may also optionally include a brief description of the nature of your request for cancellation.
To complete this application online, click here.
What to do if the payment is lost in the mail?
If you mailed a tax payment to the Tax Collector or scheduled an electronic payment and county records show it was never received, the taxpayer will need to complete a Missed Payment Affidavit and submit any supporting documentation. You can get that form and read the instructions on how to submit it by clicking here.
