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Politics & Government

Village Property Taxes Due By Jan. 31

Property owners can pay by mail or in person at Village Hall.

Shorewood property owners have until Jan. 31 to pay their village taxes. However, if you want to deduct the payment on your 2011 taxes, you have to pay the bill by today. 

Tax bills can be paid in person at Village Hall, 3930 N. Murray Ave. is open today until 5 p.m.

The Village Hall is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. 

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Taxpayers can also use the postage-free drop box located on the east side of Village Hall. 

In addition, village property owners can pay their tax bills by mail, sending the payment to Shorewood Village Clerk, 3930 N. Murray Ave., Shorewood, WI  53211. 

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Full and partial payments can also be made at , 4414 N. Oakland Ave. 

If the property owner is on an installment plan, at least half the tax is due by Jan. 31. The second installment (half the remaining balance) is due March 31, with the balance due May 31, according to the village web site.

Late penalties are assessed at 1.5 percent per month retroactive to Feb. 1. As of Aug. 1, unpaid taxes are collected by the Milwaukee County Treasurer.

The village does not provide tax information over the phone due to the large volume of inquiries. 

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