Oneida County treasure Kris Ostermann reminds taxpayers that property taxes are due January 31:

Oneida County taxpayers should have received their 2015 tax bills.  If you did not receive your tax bill, you should contact the County or your local Treasurer.   Oneida County Treasurer’s office can be reached at (715) 369-6137.  Remember, State law states you must pay your taxes and pay them on time even if you did not receive a tax bill.  You can also find the 2015 Oneida County tax information on the Oneida County website.  Go to www.co.oneida.wi.gov.  Click on Property Tax Information located in the center of the screen to access the information.  2015 tax payments will not be updated on this screen until the municipalities have closed their books in February.

You must pay at least the first installment listed on the tax bill on or before January 31^st to your Local Town/City treasurer.  If you miss the payment deadline, or if you pay less than the amount due, your taxes will be delinquent.  You will be charged 1.5% penalty and interest per month on the total unpaid tax amount beginning February 1^st.  More importantly, however, you lose the option of making your second half payment in July.

Now is also the time to be sure you are certified for the Lottery and Gaming Credit.  Please check your tax bill.  The amount of the Lottery and Gaming Credit appears in the middle of your tax bill, right above the Net Property Tax calculation.  If you have not received the Lottery Credit and meet the requirements, contact your local treasurer who will see that you receive a claim form or go to the County website and look under Departments, Treasurer.  You must sign and return the form to your local treasurer before you can be certified for and receive the Credit.  You are only allowed one credit.  It must be property that was owned by you and was your primary residence on January 1^st, 2015 to be eligible for the credit.  This form must be in the hands of the local treasurer by January 31^st to receive the credit off the current tax bill.

Kris Ostermann, Oneida County Treasurer