Search & Pay Property Taxes

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I will gladly accept partial payments for property tax.  They must be set up prior to the tax bill becoming delinquent with a signed agreement and Tax Commissioner must approve them.

 Please contact this office with any questions you may have concerning taxes in McDuffie County.

 

Frequently Asked Questions

What is property taxation?

Property tax is an ad valorem tax, which means according to value.  Ad valorem tax, the tax collected by the Tax Commissioner, is based on the value of the taxable property in the County. 

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What is the difference between fair market value and assessed value?

Assessed value is defined as being 40% of the fair market value (100%).  Property tax in Georgia is taxed at the assessed value.

Exemptions -

McDuffie County offers a variety of exemptions for land owners.  The Tax Assessor's Office is responsible for handling and approving all applications. 

Interest and Penalties - 

Property tax bills are mailed out by September 15th and due November 15th of each year.  Interest is calculated monthly beginning the 16th of each month. 

(The rate is Prime rate plus 3 divided by 12).  The penalty is 5% every 120 days - 20% max.

***A FI.FA. (tax lien ) which is reported on your credit report and is filed with the Clerk of Court is placed on the property 30 days after the tax bill becomes delinquent.**** 

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What property is taxed?

All real estate and personal property are taxable unless the law has exempted the property. (O.C.G.A 48-5-3).  Real property is land and generally anything that is affixed to the land; personal property is everything that can be owned that is not real estate.  Personal property consists of inventory and fixtures used in conducting business, boats, aircraft, farm machinery, motor vehicles and mobile homes.

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Who decides how much my property is worth for tax purposes?

The Board of Assessor's and their staff have the responsibility of determining the value of property in McDuffie County.  Each year between January 1st - April 1st every property owner has the ability to declare a proposed value of their property (O.C.G.A 48.5.9).  These values are declared in the manner of "filing a return".  This process is done with the McDuffie County Tax Assessor's Office.   

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