Payment Information & General Tax Questions
Question: Where can I mail my property tax payment?
Answer: To make a payment by mail, detach payment stub and mail
to:
Klickitat County Treasurer
205 S Columbus, Room 201
Goldendale, WA 98620
Question: Where can I pay my property taxes in person?
Answer: The Klickitat County Treasurer’s Office, located at 205 S
Columbus, Goldendale, WA. Our office is located upstairs and to the right, room
201.
Question: What are the payment deadlines and late payment
penalties?
Answer: First half taxes must be paid or postmarked (US Postal
Service or third party carrier such as FedEx or UPS postmark) by April 30 or the
full year tax becomes delinquent May 1. Second half taxes must be paid or
postmarked by October 31 or they become delinquent on Nov. 1. (RCW 84.56.020)
Question: Can senior and disabled property owners receive a
property-tax deduction?
Answer: If your annual income does not exceed $35,000.00 and you
own and reside in your home, including mobile homes, you may be entitled to a
property tax reduction. You must be at least 61 year of age or, if under 61
years, retired because of a disability and unable to work. For details, contact
the Assessor’s Office at (509) 773-3715.
Question: When does foreclosure begin, and what does it involve?
Answer: Real property with a tax that is three or more years
delinquent is subject to foreclosure after October 31 of the third year being
delinquent. To redeem the property after foreclosure proceedings begin, all
years’ taxes, interest, penalties and administrative costs must be paid. For
further information, please call (509) 773-4664. (RCW 84.64)
Question: What are personal property taxes?
Answer: Personal property taxes are assessed upon all business
assets from Jan. 1 of the
prior year until they are paid. First half personal property tax payments are
due on or before April 30. If not paid by April 30, the property becomes subject
to Distraint (seizure) and sale as provided by RCW 84.56.070. Personal property
tax payments made after April 30 require payment of the full current year amount
plus interest and penalty.
Question: I want to protest the tax I owe. How can I do so?
Answer: If you believe this tax is unlawful or excessive and wish
to preserve your right to seek a refund in court, you must, at the time you pay
the tax, provide a separate written statement (1) stating that you are paying
the tax or a portion thereof under protest, and (2) stating all of the reasons
why you believe the tax paid under protest is unlawful or excessive. RCW
84.68.020 More information is available from the Department of Revenue, or the
County Treasurer’s office.
Question: May I use my credit card to pay my taxes?
Answer: You may pay your property taxes using a third party
vendor. You can call toll free to 1-833-440-3762. You will be prompted to enter
the following information; parcel #, payment amount,
credit card # and expiration # and wait for a receipt #. There is a fee
associated with this service. Call our office to request more information.
You can also go to
Point and Pay to pay online.
Question: I have had some hardships lately. Can an extension be
granted for more time to pay taxes?
Answer: All counties are governed by the laws of the State of
Washington. Extensions cannot be granted due to hardship or any other
extenuating circumstance.
Question: My mortgage company should pay my taxes. What shall I
do?
Answer: It is always the responsibility of the taxpayer to ensure
that taxes are paid in a timely manner. You may call (509) 773-4664 to be sure
the taxes are current. If you have made arrangements with a mortgage company to
pay taxes for you and if the mortgage company requests your tax information, we
will send them the information.
Question: I just bought this property, but you have sent me a tax
statement that includes several years past dues taxes. Isn’t the previous owner
responsible for the delinquent taxes?
Answer: No, taxes follow the property, not the taxpayer. The
county does not foreclose on people, only parcels. It is your responsibility to
ascertain the condition of taxes before you purchase the property.
Question: Why are you just notifying me now that my taxes have
been delinquent for several years?
Answer: Our office sends out a tax statement to the last known
address of the taxpayer each February. The statement lists current and
delinquent taxes owing. If you have not received a tax statement call the office
at (509) 773-4664. It is the taxpayer’s responsibility to provide address change
information.
Question: How do I change my mailing address on my statement?
Answer: An address change can be accomplished in person at 205 S
Columbus Ave, Room 201, Goldendale, WA or by sending the information to
Klickitat County Treasurer 205 S Columbus Ave, Room 201, Goldendale, WA 98620.
Please include the following information: parcel number, name and address and
new mailing name and address information.
Question: I applied for a senior citizen/disabled persons
exemption but it is not reflected on my tax statement? What happened?
Answer: Please contact the Klickitat County Assessor’s Office at
(509) 773-3715 or (800) 764-2235 to obtain information about your application.
REAL ESTATE EXCISE TAX INFORMATION
Question: What is the Real Estate Excise Tax (REET)?
Answer: The sale of real property in Washington is generally
subject to real estate excise tax.
Washington DOR Unless otherwise specifically exempt from tax, all sales are
subject to the excise tax. The taxes imposed are due at the time the sale occurs
and are to be collected by the county treasurer upon presentation of the
documents of sale for recording in the public records.
Question: Where can I get a Real Estate Tax form?
Answer: Forms can be found at
REET Forms.
Question: What are the fees for processing the Real Estate Excise
Tax form?
Answer: When real estate excise tax is EXEMPT, there is a $10.00
processing fee applied to the excise affidavit. If an exemption is claimed, you
must provide the correct WAC Number and title located on question # 6 on the
excise tax affidavit. If you are unable to locate the WAC number and title,
please call the Klickitat County Treasurer at (509) 773-4664 or (800) 766-5403
for the correct WAC information.
When using WAC # 458-61A-201 (GIFTS), a completed supplemental form is required to be
signed by both the Grantor and Grantee. The supplemental must be submitted with the
Real Estate Tax Affidavit, and agents MAY NOT sign the supplemental. This form
is located on the DOR website.
REET Forms.
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