Town of Groton, NY
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With TaxGlance you can pay your taxes online from January thru March. You can also view and print your Town & County tax bill online anytime. Can't find your paid receipt? Now it's easy, just go online and print it!
Credit/Debit Card Payment
You can pay your taxes online by clicking the TaxGlance button above, in person at the Clerk's Office or over the phone by calling 607-898-5035. Our credit card provider will charge an additional 2.75% service fee when paying your taxes with a credit card or debit card. (If the bill is $64.00 or less the service fee is $1.75.)
E-Check Payment
E-Checks will be charged an access fee depending on the amount of the check:
$1,999.99 and less - $2.50
$2000.00 - $3,999.99 - $5.00
$4,000.00 - $5,999.99 - $7.50
$6,000.00 - $7,999.99 - $10.00
$8,000.00 - $ 9,999.99 - $12.50
Over $10,000 - increments of $2.50 per $2,000
The Official Post Mark Date is used to determine when a payment was made. Payments placed in a mail box may take a few days to process.
Tax Collection
Office hours Monday to Friday 8:00 am to 4:00 pm
Extended hours January 28, 2023 8:00 am to Noon
Monday & Tuesday January 30 & 31st 8:00am to 6:00pm
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If you have an escrow account, your bill will be mailed directly to your bank.
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If you no longer have an escrow account and did not receive your tax bill by January 10, 2023, please call the Clerk’s office at
(607) 898-5035 and request that another copy be sent to you.
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Please remember, even if your bill is lost in the mail or you do not receive it for any reason, you are still responsible to pay it before the due date or a penalty will be charged.
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Second installments and any payments after March 31, 2023, are payable to Tompkins County Finance, 125 East Court St., Ithaca, NY 14850 607-274-5545
Important Notice for Senior Citizen Taxpayers
Your deadline for paying GROTON Town & County 2023 Taxes on YOUR RESIDENCE is extended to Tuesday February 7, 2023 without penalty BUT ONLY if you meet the following criteria:
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You MUST already have a Town or County Senior Exemption or an Enhanced STAR Exemption. (65 or older & under a certain income)
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Applies ONLY to YOUR RESIDENCE, which must be in the Town or Village of Groton.
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Applies ONLY to FULL PAYMENTS.
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If you choose to make a partial payment, you must do so by January 31.
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Applies only to GROTON Town & County 2023 Taxes. MAKE SURE YOU QUALIFY - Any non-qualifying payment after January 31 will be charged a late fee.
CALL 607-898-5035 TODAY to see if you qualify for this extension!
All qualifying Senior Citizen bills paid after February 7 will be charged the late fee.
Tax Exemption Forms & Information
Department of Assessment Tompkins County