TAX INFORMATION

Tax payments:  Installment payments, Full payments, and Personal Property Taxes are DUE and must be PAID on or before January 31 of each year.  For further tax payment information contact the Town Treasurer or refer to the Tax information sheet enclosed with your tax bill. 

Mailing your payment:
 Mail the payment and the payment stub from the bottom of your tax bill to:
 Sharon Guenterberg
 Treasurer, Town of Lake Mills
 W8875 Airport Road
 Waterloo, WI 53594
If you wish to receive a receipt, please enclose a self-address stamped envelope with your payment.
For Insurance stipulations, no taxes will be collected at the treasurer’s home.

Postponed Real Estate Taxes:  Only real estate taxes may be postponed.  Full payment, or First Installment of total real estate tax must be paid.  The balance will be due to the Jefferson County Treasurer on or before July 31st of each year.  The Town Treasurer will honor the post mark date on any taxes mailed.  NO TAX PAYMENTS WILL BE ACCEPTED IN FEBRUARY.

Personal Property Tax:
 Personal Property Tax must be paid in FULL by January 31st of each year, or they will be considered delinquent and interest will be charged.  However, improvements on leased land assessed as personal property are eligible for installment payments.

Special Assessments:  Special Assessments cannot be postponed.  These must be PAID IN FULL by January 31st of each year.  Or your real estate taxed will be considered delinquent.  This includes the curbside garbage/recycling charge that appears on your tax bill. 

Lottery Credit:  The State Lottery Credit will appear on your tax bill if you have been pre-certified.  Contact the Town Treasurer for further information.