Oyster Bay Town Receiver of Taxes James J. Stefanich advises Town of Oyster Bay property owners that the original November 10^th deadline to pay the first half of their 2012-2013 school tax bill has been extended, by executive order from New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo, to December 4, 2012. Residents may pay through December 4^th without penalty. 

“Residents throughout the Town of Oyster Bay and beyond have been affected by the devastating events of Hurricane Sandy,” Receiver of Taxes Jim Stefanich said. “These last few weeks have truly been the definition of extraordinary circumstances, and so the Governor has taken the appropriate measures to extend the deadline through Executive Order, so as not to penalize those who have been affected by forces beyond their control.”

Receiver Stefanich pointed out that while this Executive Order applies to all school districts, each district has the choice to opt in to this program. To date, two school districts have yet to opt in to this extension: Roslyn School District and North Shore School District, however the Executive Order may be revised and amended to include them at a later date.

When paying the tax bill in person, taxpayers are reminded to bring the entire tax bill with their payments. Payments being made by mail should include the second half stub. Residents should NOT write on, fold, staple or otherwise deface the tax stub as it can cause the computer system to reject payment. Please note that the Hicksville Parking Facility Tax Annex will not be open for collection during this extension period. Residents looking to pay in person may do so at Town Halls North (74 Audrey Avenue in Oyster Bay) or South (977 Hicksville Road in Massapequa).

Receiver Stefanich reminded residents that they have access to tax bills online with the ability to pay taxes through ACH check payment or credit card. “These services are available through a link on our Town website, www.oysterbaytown.com,” Receiver Stefanich said. “Residents should be aware there is a service fee if they chose to pay taxes on-line. The Town of Oyster Bay receives no portion of the fee.”

When calling the Tax Office for information on property taxes, residents are requested to have the school district, section, block and lot numbers of the property in question available. This information is listed on the tax bill and on the property deed.