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| Q. I just bought a new house. What deductions can I get? |
| A. There are two basic deductions available. Homestead for owning and living on the property and Mortgage for having a mortgage or contract on the property. For more information see Deductions. |
| Q. I re-financed my mortgage. I was told that I had to re-file my Homestead deduction. |
| A. No, you must re-file your Mortgage deduction. If you have closed on the new mortgage on or before March 1 of any given year, you have until May 10th of the following year to re-file your deduction. Failure to re-file will result in the loss of the deduction. (The Homestead deduction does not need to be re-filed unless your primary place of residence changes.) |
| Q. Where do I file my deductions? |
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A. All deductions are filed at the property
division of the Monroe County Auditor's office
located on the 2nd floor of the Courthouse in Room
209, downtown on the square. Mortgage deductions can also be filed in the County Recorder's Office. Tax exempt forms (non-profit) are filed at the Monroe County Assessor's office which is located at One City Centre, 120 W. 7th Street. Offices are open in the Courthouse from 8:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. Offices do not close for the lunch hour. |
| Q. What is the deadline for filing deductions and exemptions? |
| A. The deadline for filing deductions is May 10th of one year to be effective the following tax year. The deadline for filing tax exempt forms (non-profit) is May 15th. |
| Q. What do I need to bring with me to file deductions? |
| A. For the Homestead and Mortgage deductions we have the necessary information available in our office. It is helpful to know the name of the mortgage company where you initially financed your loan and the amount of the initial loan. The application must be signed by the applicant. |
| Q. When are taxes due? |
| A. The deadline for paying the spring installment is May 10th. The deadline for paying the fall installment is November 10th. For further information on taxes please contact the Treasurer's office. |
| Q. How do I add or remove someone from my property? |
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A. You will need to have a deed drawn up.
You should contact an attorney, a title company, or
an abstract company. You can also obtain
do-it-yourself kits at most office supply stores.
(The Auditor's office does not create deeds.) In the occurrence of the death of a spouse, our office does not require you to remove the decedent from the title of the property. If you wish to do so, you will need to present a deed, court order, or an affidavit of survivorship. We are not able to remove a person from the property with a death certificate. |
| Q. What are your transfer fees? |
| A. The fee for all deeds is $5. The fee for a non-exempt sales disclosure is $10. (There is no fee for an exempt sales disclosure.) |
| Q. How do I find out who owns a specific property? |
| A. You can visit our GIS website. |
Updated: November 3, 2009
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