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I wonder what the bigger issue is on the town side-I know for us it isn't the annual filing, it's the wicked late deadline James Gregoire Board of Listers, Chair Town of Fairfield From: Vermont Municipal Government Discussion Network [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Vernon Listers Sent: Wednesday, June 27, 2012 11:41 AM To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Re: Annual filing of homestead declaration Lets just hope that there is plenty of good CLEAR information put out there for the taxpayer. ----- Original Message ----- From: Wendy Wilton <mailto:[log in to unmask]> To: [log in to unmask] Sent: Wednesday, June 27, 2012 11:31 AM Subject: Re: Annual filing of homestead declaration The changes the treasurers primarily wanted was the ability to legally communicate with escrow companies, lawyers and abstractors, and those with power of attorney about balances due and other tax bill information, in light of the VT Supreme Court decision. Going back to annual filing of the homestead is a pain, but let's just hope it stays this way and they don't change it again! Wendy L. Wilton Rutland City Treasurer 802-773-1800 x231 From: Vermont Municipal Government Discussion Network [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of James Gregoire Sent: Wednesday, June 27, 2012 11:08 AM To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Re: Annual filing of homestead declaration A friend of mine in the legislature (who voted against this) said that they were told the treasurers asked for this change James Gregoire Board of Listers, Chair Town of Fairfield From: Vermont Municipal Government Discussion Network [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Pam Cousino Sent: Monday, June 25, 2012 11:34 AM To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Annual filing of homestead declaration Just an FYI, The Miscellaneous local tax changes bill (H.782, Act 143) was passed which requires everyone to go back to annual filing of homestead declarations. They also changed the date for late filings from September 1 to October 15th. How confusing is that going to be? Pam Cousino Ass't. Town Clerk/Treasurer Ferrisburgh (802)877-3429