DeKalb Tax Commissioner Irvin Johnson
DECATUR, GA – The DeKalb County Tax Commissioner’s Office will begin sending property owners their 2021 tax bills in mid-August. Tax invoices are sent upon successful approval of the county’s tax summary by the Georgia Department of Revenue.
“The Digest is an official listing of county property and its estimated worth. This office worked in collaboration with the Tax Assessor’s Office, the Board of Commissioners, the DeKalb Board of Education, city governments and the county council to prepare the tax review, ”said Irvin Johnson, DeKalb County’s Tax Commissioner.
“While we are fulfilling our legal obligations, we understand that tax laws in 2021 will not be the focus of some taxpayers,” said Johnson. “I want taxpayers to know that this office will do everything possible to help them address their tax concerns.”
The tax bills are calculated on the basis of the following calculation bases: customs duties set by the authorities, the market values determined by the property valuation and valuation department and the assessment of 40%. The tax bill will also reflect any credits (deductions) that may result from E-Host (Equalized Homestead Options Sales Tax) and basic, senior, or special homestead exemptions provided by state and local laws.
All property owners can pay in two installments as stated on the tax invoice. Due dates are September 30th and November 15th. Taxpayers are urged to carefully review their invoices for partial and total payments. The City of Atlanta / DeKalb invoices will be sent out at a later date.
Property owners paying the full tax bill must submit full payment by the first deadline to avoid a late fee. All mail payments must be postmarked by the US Postal Service by the due date; Franked or kiosk postage details will not be accepted as evidence of timely submission.
“There’s a lot of information in the annual tax bill,” said Johnson. “I encourage property owners to take the time to carefully read the tax assessment notice and accompanying information.”
HOME TAX MEMORIES
- DeKalb County’s property tax invoices will be sent out in mid-August.
- Tax bills reflect a calculated valuation based on several elements: millage rates set by government agencies, the fair market values determined by the county real estate appraisal and appraisal department, and the 40% appraisal rating.
- Taxpayers should be aware that their tax bill may be higher each tax year due to an increase in the market value of your property but can be offset by tax savings (e-host and exemptions).
- To avoid waiting times, tax bills should be sent by post, placed in a secure gold dropbox, or paid online (e-checks are free).
- Property owners can pay in two installments annually by the due date. Property owners planning to pay the entire tax bill must submit it by the first deadline to avoid late fees.
- Questions about real estate appraisals should be directed to the county real estate appraisal department by calling 404-371-0841.
- Questions about tax payments and tax exemptions can be directed to the Tax Commissioner’s office by calling 404-298-4000 or emailing [email protected].
Visit www.dekalbtax.org. Current information on the tax office can be found at www.dekalbtax.org.
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