The position of Tax Collector encompasses much more than just collecting taxes. I am also responsible for keeping complete and accurate records of taxes due, collected, abated and all property sold for nonpayment of taxes. My office also provides banks and real estate companies information on property values, taxes due and copies of bills. The Deputy and I both believe it is important to be a resource to the residents of Plaistow. My office assists the residents by explaining the tax process and answering questions they may have. I also assist
residents to take advantage of other services the Town offers.
A Tax Collector is either elected by the annual town meeting or can be appointed by the Selectmen. In Plaistow, the position is a three year elected term. I bring thirteen consecutive years of Tax Collector experience to the job and previous served as your Treasurer. I am a New Hampshire Certified Tax Collector and completed three years of schooling to attain this certification. I am a member of the New Hampshire Tax Collector’s Association and frequently attend regional meetings to receive legislative updates and to discuss issues facing New Hampshire’s communities.
Although taxes go up, Town officials and employees work very hard to keep taxes down. Over the past ten years, taxes have done up and down from a high of $24.31 per thousand. In 2007, the tax rate was set at $19.00 per thousand of property value. Property taxes are used to provide the money needed to fund municipal and county government and to operate public schools. The tax rate is set by the New Hampshire Department of Revenue Administration in October of each year. The rate is calculated by dividing the amount need to operate the Town and the Town’s share of county and schools by the total assessed valuation. The billing cycle is April 1 through March 31 of the given year. Bills are sent out semi-annually in the spring and late fall. The bill is due thirty days from the date is issued. However, they are never due prior to July 1 or December 1.
The Tax Collector appoints a deputy with the approval of the Board of Selectmen. Your Deputy Tax Collector is Nancy Bolduc. Nancy performs day to day operations in the office. She brings an upbeat attitude and cheery disposition to the office and I appreciate all the does to make the office function on a professional and courteous level.
This year, our office was renovated which makes for a pleasant and professional workplace. We also have a new website where you can look up property taxes and other related information. Over the coming year, we expect to continue to add more information to that site.
The Tax Collectors Office is open Monday through Wednesday from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM and is closed for lunch from noon to 1:00 PM. During the tax season, the office is open on an extended schedule Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Rosemarie L. Bayek
Tax Collector
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