FAQs

  1. Do I need to file a personal property return?
  2. How far back can I request an abatement or adjustment on my business account?
  3. If I am out of business, do I still have to pay the open tax bill?
  4. What is an estimated assessment?
  5. What is the corporate / personal property assessment based on?
  6. What is the date of filing?
  7. Where can I get further information on the filing and assessment of personal property?
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  1. I need to process a deed of transfer for a property in the county. What do I do?
  2. I need to process a deed, what fees are involved?
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  1. My 1099 form is not correct. Who do I contact to get it corrected?
  2. What is the payment status of my invoice?
  3. What number can I call to get more information about accounts payable?
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  1. What happened to the "piggyback tax" and why is my local tax rate so different?
  2. What is the local income tax rate for Harford County?
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  1. Can I make an advance payment of county property tax?
  2. How can I reduce the amount of property taxes I have to pay?
  3. Can I pay my taxes by credit card?
  4. How is the current assessed value determined for my property?
  5. How is the interest calculated?
  6. I am new to the county and have purchased a home. Do I have to pay property tax in Harford County?
  7. I did not receive a property tax bill for my property. What do I need to do?
  8. I lost my property tax bill, how can I get a new property tax bill?
  9. I understand that I can pay my property taxes in a semiannual method. Does my property qualify and if so, how do I go about doing this?
  10. I want to pay my taxes on an annual basis, rather than semiannually. How do I do this?
  11. What are the payment calendars for water and sewer charges?
  12. What happens if I do not pay my property taxes?
  13. What is a tax sale?
  14. What is the county's rate of interest on properties sold at tax sale?
  15. What is the taxable year?
  16. When are property tax bills due?
  17. Where can I pay my taxes?
  18. Why do I have to pay for water and sewer service when I am already paying property taxes?
  19. Why does the county charge interest and penalty?
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  1. What is the recordation tax rate in Harford County and what is its purpose?
  2. What is the transfer tax rate in Harford County and what is its purpose?
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  1. Do I have to pay for sewer if I water my lawn or fill my swimming pool?
  2. How can I connect to the county's water and sewer system?
  3. How often will I receive a water and sewer bill? What are the rates?
  4. I am going to be renting a home. Can I receive the water and sewer bill?
  5. I am moving from my present home in Harford County. What do I need to do?
  6. I have a question concerning my water and sewer bill. Who do I contact?
  7. Why have I been billed for water and sewer usage for three months for a house I just bought one month ago?
  8. What happens if I don't pay my water and sewer bill?
  9. What is the user benefit assessment?
  10. When are the water and sewer assessment notices mailed to properties owners?
  11. Why do I have to pay for water and sewer service when I am already paying property taxes?
  12. Where can I pay my water and sewer bill?
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