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School Taxes
Although School Taxes are collected by the Receiver of Taxes, payments are forwarded to the local school district and if applicable, the local library district. Payment you make in response to the school bill are forwarded to your local school district and do not fund the operation of town government.
Two factors determine the size of this bill, both of which are beyond control of Hempstead Town Hall. They are:
- The assessment on your home which is determined by Nassau County, and
- The budget adopted by your local Board of Education
If you have any questions about the school budget, please contact your local school district.
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General Taxes
General Town Taxes include all Town and County taxes and any special district taxes (ie. Sanitary districts, fire districts, etc.).
Village Taxes
If you reside in an incorporated village, those taxes are collected by the individual villages. If you have any questions about your village taxes, please contact your local village for information.
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Tax Discount
If you pay BOTH the first and second half SCHOOL tax on or before November 10; or the first and second half GENERAL tax on or before February 10, you may deduct a one percent discount on the second half tax. The "discounted" amount to pay can be found underneath the "TOTAL TAX" box on your bill(s).
Tax Penalty
Payments are due on or before the last day of the penalty-free 40-day collection period. Payments made after the due dates will be assessed a penalty which will be added in accordance with the following penalty schedules:
| SCHOOL TAX LEVY |
| First Half School Taxes Payable to November 10 Without Penalty |
| Schedule of Penalty on First Half Tax: |
| November 11 to November 30 | 2% |
| December 1 to December 31 | 3% |
| January 1 to January 31 | 4% |
| February 1 to February 28 | 5% |
| March 1 to March 31 | 6% |
| April 1 to April 30 | 7% |
| May 1 to May 31 | 8% |
| Second Half School Taxes Payable to May 10 Without Penalty |
| Schedule of Penalty on Second Half Tax: |
| May 11 to May 31 | 2% |
You may pay your school taxes up-to-and including May 31. After May 31, the levy is closed and the current year school taxes will be payable at the Nassau County Treasurer's Office located at 240 Old Country Road, Mineola, NY 11501. Amounts in arrears will be subject to an additional charge. For further information, you may reach the Treasurer's Office by telephone at (516) 571-3715.
| GENERAL TAX LEVY |
| First Half General Taxes Payable to February 17* Without Penalty |
| Schedule of Penalty on First Half Tax: |
| February 18* to February 28 | 2% |
| March 1 to March 31 | 3% |
| April 1 to April 30 | 4% |
| May 1 to May 31 | 5% |
| June 1 to June 30 | 6% |
| July 1 to July 31 | 7% |
| August 1 to August 31 | 8% |
| Second Half General Taxes Payable to August 10 Without Penalty |
| Schedule of Penalty on Second Half Tax: |
| August 11 to August 31 | 2% |
*Responding to an appeal by Hempstead Town Supervisor Kate Murray and Receiver of Taxes Don Clavin, Governor David Paterson has agreed to extend the deadline for the payment of property taxes for Nassau residents in the wake of a major snow emergency. The tax payments that were originally due by the close of business on February 10th will be accepted without penalty until Wednesday, February 17th.
General taxes may be paid up-to-and including August 31. After August 31, the levy is closed and current year general taxes will be payable at the Nassau County Treasurer's Office located at 240 Old Country Road, 3rd Floor, Mineola, NY 11501. Amounts in arrears will be subject to an additional charge. For further information, you may reach the Treasurer's Office by telephone at (516) 571-3715.