Tax Deferment FAQ
We are aware that many of our residents might have suffered financial hardship by the COVID-19. Please contact the tax office at 860.859.3873 or by email taxcollector@salemct.gov
On December 16, 2020 Governor Lamont issued Executive Order 9R. This order includes language allowing local legislative bodies to again implement the deferment program to support local taxpayers affected by the crisis.
**Taxes paid by an escrow agent ( mortgage company) are not eligible for these plans and are expected to remit payments no later than February 1, 2021**
Taxpayers must complete the OPM M-COVID19 form and submit it no later than January 31, 2021 to the tax collector’s office. Any forms submitted after this deadline will not be eligible.
The intent and purpose of the deferment is to allow taxpayers who attest to a significant economic impact by Covid-19 additional time to pay their tax bill. The only thing that is deferred is the deadline, not the tax. Eligible taxpayers are entitled to defer their payment due date deadline for 3 months, instead of the usual one month (30 days). This plan covers any real estate, motor vehicles, personal property and business tax bills
This program will end on April 1, 2021. Any tax which remains after April 1, 2021 will revert back to the normal interest rate of 1.5% per month going back to the due date of January 1, 2021.
PDF fillable forms can be found on the Tax Collector’s website. We can also email a form or arrange for you to pick one up at town hall. Completed and signed forms can be dropped off in the town’s white drop box; mailed to us at Tax Collector’s Office 270 Hartford Rd. Salem, CT. 06420 or emailed to my attention at taxcollector@salemct.gov.
What this means for the taxpayers
This action will allow eligible taxpayers who attest to or document that they have been significantly impacted by COVID-19 to submit an application for TAX DUE deferment of their 2019 grand list tax bills. Applications must be received in the tax office by January 31, 2021. Approved applicants will have their 2019GL tax due date deferred from January 1, 2021 to April 1, 2021.
The Town Hall is closed to the public, how can I apply for the deferment program?
We have made a fillable application available online at www.salemct.gov. You may submit the completed application by email or you may mail the application to Salem Tax Collector, 270 Hartford Rd. Salem, CT. 06420. The Tax Office will honor postmark dates of January 31, 2021 or before on all envelopes received after the January 31, 2021.