Politics & Government
Final Day to Pay Taxes to Claim 2011 Deduction
City and Town reopen Jan. 3 for property tax payments
Property owners have until Jan. 31 to pay their tax bills in whole or make an installment. However, if you want to deduct the payment on your 2011 taxes, you have to pay the bill by today.
The will be open today from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The lines have been long all week, so expect a wait. Payments can be made by check or in cash.
If you wish to pay by credit card or an electronic check, the City of Brookfield has an online payment service. There is a small service charge for this option.
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Tax payments can also be left in the drop box located across from the main entrance of the Brookfield City Hall. Taxpayers can also make payments at any Tri-City Bank locations in the city.
Residents in the pay their taxes at the Waukesha County Courthouse. Unfortunately, they are closed today and Monday, but if you postmark your payment today or tomorrow, it will be counted as paid in full for income tax deduction purposes.
