Receiver of Taxes

Click here for information on the TAX RECEIVER'S NEW LOCATION

Tax Collection Information

Payments in Person -

Mondays through Friday - 8am - 4pm

Payment may be made via drop box in the vestibule of the Main Lobby of Town Hall or in the Tax Office at 2464 Route 52.

Hours:
8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday

The Receiver of Taxes collects all taxes levied by the county and Town, including special districts taxes such as fire, lighting and parks. The collection of water and sewer rents for the fifteen (15) Town water districts and six (6) Town sewer districts is also their responsibility.

In addition, school taxes for the Wappingers Central School District and the Carmel Central School District within the Town of East Fishkill are collected by this office.

Online Tax Information:  www.taxlookup.net

Dutchess County Commissioner of Finance Office
(845)  486-2025

County, Town and School Taxes can now be paid online using Credit or Debit cards using the links below.

A fee of approximately 3.5% is charged for every transaction. The amount may vary depending on what type of card you use. You will see the fee before you enter the payment information and can decide whether or not to proceed.

Disclaimer as to the Service

The Town of East Fishkill shall not be liable for any damages or losses (whether direct or indirect) resulting from the use of this service, including but not limited to delay or mistransmittal of a message, user error, equipment malfunction, natural impediments, networking impediments, inaccurate or incomplete information, insufficient funds in your account or any other cause, and by using the service you acknowledge the possibility of the same.

Although every attempt is made to provide accurate and timely information or our web site, this service is provided "as is" without guarantee, representation, or warranty of any kind, express or implied from the Town of East Fishkill or the third-party service provider.

You agree that this service is not a consumer good for purposes of federal or state warranty laws.

PAY MY COUNTY AND TOWN TAXES ONLINE

PAY MY WAPPINGERS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT TAXES ONLINE

PAY MY CARMEL CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT TAXES ONLINE

COUNTY & TOWN TAXES

County and Town taxes are payable once a year, anytime during the months of January and February, without penalty.

A late penalty of 2% is added during March, 3% during April and 4% plus $2 during May. All Town Tax books are closed May 31 and unpaid taxes are turned over to the County for collection on or about June 15.

WAPPINGERS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

Wappingers Central School District Business Office
(845)  298-5000

Wappingers Central School District taxes become due once a year. Generally speaking, they are payable mid-September through mid-October, without penalty. The specific date will change each year. Please refer to your tax bill or call this office for more information. Unpaid school taxes are re-levied on the following year's county and Town tax bill.

CARMEL CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

Carmel Central School District Business Office
(845)  878-2094

Carmel Central School District taxes are payable during the month of September. A 2% penalty is charged for payments made during the month of October. Unpaid school taxes are re-levied on the following year's county and tax bill.

The Carmel Central School District taxes are unique in that there is a provision in the law which allows for partial payment. If this option is chosen the first payment is due no later than September 15. The second payment is then due to the Dutchess County Commissioner of Finance after November 1 but before March 15. There is a 5% charge on each half for this option.

2023 COUNTY & TOWN TAX SEASONS:

Town and County Taxes:

Note: After May 31^st, Town and County collection closes and books are turned over to the Dutchess County Commissioner of Finance: 486-2025 (2026). 

• Wappingers Central School District taxes are payable in full September 12 – October 11.  From October 12 through November 1, 2022, payment must include a 2% penalty.

• Carmel Central School District taxes are payable in full during the month of September.  If the installment payment option is chosen, the first payment must be made to the tax office or US Post-marked by September 15, 2022.  Payment made October 1 – October 31 must include 2% penalty.

Please note:  The Tax Office is located at 2464 Route 52, next to the police station.  Office hours are 8 am – 4 pm, Monday – Friday, except for legal holidays.

WATER & SEWER DISTRICTS

Water and sewer rents are billed every three months. They are payable without penalty during the first month after billing. Please refer to your bill for a specific due date. Thereafter, a 10% late fee is charged. Any unpaid water rents after November 1 will be re-levied on the following year's County and Town tax bill.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:

• Do you accept Credit Card payments?
  • Yes, please make your payments online. 

Disclaimer as to the Service

The Town of East Fishkill shall not be liable for any damages or losses (whether direct or indirect) resulting from the use of this service, including but not limited to delay or mistransmittal of a message, user error, equipment malfunction, natural impediments, networking impediments, inaccurate or incomplete information, insufficient funds in your account or any other cause, and by using the service you acknowledge the possibility of the same.

Although every attempt is made to provide accurate and timely information or our web site, this service is provided "as is" without guarantee, representation, or warranty of any kind, express or implied from the Town of East Fishkill or the third-party service provider.

You agree that this service is not a consumer good for purposes of federal or state warranty laws.

• Can I pay my taxes in installments?
  • Property taxes and school taxes for the Wappingers Central School District can not be paid in installments. For the Carmel Central School District, you have the option to make a half payment + 5% fee due by September 15th (if sent by mail as long as it is postmarked by September 15th).  The second half of the payment is to be sent to the Dutchess County Commissioner of Finance after November 1, 2022 and before March 15, 2023.

• How can I get a STAR, Enhanced STAR, Veteran, or Disability exemption?
  • For information on exemptions and tax relief programs, please contact the Assessor's office.

• How can I change the billing address on my taxes?
  • To change the billing address on your taxes, contact the Assessor's office.

• Why do I make my check payable to a person rather than the Town of East Fishkill?
  • As the Receiver of Taxes, Claudia Dolan is an elected official who is personally responsible to the residents of the Town of East Fishkill for ensuring that tax dollars that she receives are properly posted and distributed to the county, town and the school districts.