Q: Who do I make the check out to?

A: City of Pawtucket

Q: How is a penalty assessed?

A: Per City Charter, 363-52, Interest shall be charged at a rate of 13% annum on the outstanding balance due on delinquent real estate, tangible, and excise taxes. Interest shall begin to accrue following the due date (July 15). Interest accruing on delinquent real estate, tangible, and excise taxes shall commence following the original due date of the bill (July15). Thereafter, any delinquencies through, and no later than, the end of the month following the due date of an annual or quarterly payment shall be calculated from the due date of that specific quarter up to and including the date of payment. However, any delinquencies on or beyond the first of the month following the due date of a quarterly payment shall be calculated from the original date of the bill (July15) up to and including the date of payment.

Q: If I am paying more than one tax bill, do I need a separate check for each account?

A: No. You may pay all your accounts with one check. Please reference each tax account number on the memo line of the check in case coupons get misplaced.

Q: Why am I being billed for a vehicle that I no longer own?

A: The Motor Vehicle taxes are assessed for vehicles registered during the prior year. For example, your 2010 Excise Tax Bill is for the vehicles you had registered 2009.This information is sent to us from the Registry of Motor Vehicles. If you do not turn your plates in on any vehicle sold, junked, or traded, you will be assessed taxes on that vehicle until the registration expires. If a vehicle is stolen, you must also report this to the Registry of Motor Vehicles.
Call the Tax Assessor for any questions or concerns about your registrations: 728-0500 ext.218.

Q: Why can't I pay on my current year taxes now, and pay the prior years at a later date?

A: Per the City of Pawtucket's City Charter, all prior year taxes must be paid before payments can be accepted on current year taxes.