8 articles tagged with "tax bill".
How-To Guides5 min read
Not everything on an Indianapolis property tax bill is property tax. What the stormwater user fee, $32 solid waste fee, and certified weed, sewer, and unsafe-building liens are, why the circuit breaker caps skip them, and where to dispute each one.
How-To Guides8 min read
Indiana property tax terms in plain English: assessed value (gross vs. net), true tax value, levy, certified rate, circuit breaker, homestead deductions, Form 130, PTABOA, IBTR, TIF, and more, each with its Indiana Code citation.
How-To Guides4 min read
Your TS-1 statement is the output of four systems handing off data: county CAMA, the auditor's deduction rolls, DLGF rate certification via Gateway, and the treasurer's billing system. Tracing the pipeline tells you exactly where any error was born.
How-To Guides3 min read
Every Indiana county takes property tax payments online — through its own portal, with its own fees (roughly $1–2 for e-check, ~2.5% for cards). How to find the official payment site, what it costs, and how to spot third-party lookalikes.
How-To Guides4 min read
Drainage assessments appear on Indiana property tax statements but aren't property taxes — they're user charges under IC 36-9-27, set by the county drainage board, uncapped by circuit breakers, and contested through a different process.
Property Taxes7 min read
Marion County 2026 tax bills reflect billions in new assessed value from the 2025 reassessment. A rights checklist for what is still actionable mid-year.
How-To Guides7 min read
The Marion County Treasurer launched paperless property tax billing with the spring 2026 invoice. How to enroll at invoicecloud.com/indy, who qualifies, and the pitfalls that can still cost you penalties.
How-To Guides8 min read
Your Indiana property tax bill contains more than just the amount due. Learn what every line means — gross assessed value, deductions, net assessed value, tax rate, credits, and circuit breaker caps — so you can verify you're paying the right amount.