Question

I RECEIVED A PERSONAL PROPERTY TAX BILL FOR BUSINESS PROPERTY THAT I NO LONGER OWN. DO I HAVE TO PAY THE BILL?

Answer

If you were the owner of the property the prior year and filed the personal property return or the assessor made an assessment in your name because you failed to file the personal property assessment, you are responsible for the taxes. Your tax bill may be for prior years' taxes that were unpaid. Failure to pay the taxes will result in a demand notice being issued. Failure to pay the taxes after the demand notice is issued will result in the taxes being certified to the Clerk of the Courts. If you have questions concerning the assessment, you should contact the DeKalb County Assessor's Office at 260-925-1824.