While Indiana real property owners have until the end of the year to file for property tax deductions, Marsha McSherry, Kosciusko County auditor, is urging individuals to file as soon as possible.
"With the holiday season and winter weather approaching, property owners should file deduction applications as soon as they are able," said McSherry. "We don't want anyone to miss out on a deduction because they missed the application deadline."
Deduction applications must be completed and dated by Dec. 31 and filed with the county auditor to receive the eligible deductions on 2010 property tax bills.
In addition to meeting all other requirements for the desired deduction(s), the applicant for the deductions must own or be buying the property under contract on the date the application is filed in order to receive the deduction.
Persons filing for deductions on annually assessed mobile homes still are required to apply for the deduction during the 12 months before March 31 of each year.
For more information, visit the Department of Local Government Finance's property tax deductions Web site at http://www.in.gov/dlgf/2344.htm
Specific questions about property tax deduction eligibility should be directed to the county auditor's office at 574-372-2318. Office hours are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.
