Why should I pay interest on a late payment when I never received my tax bill?

Under state law, failure to receive a bill does not affect the validity of the tax or any interest or fines incurred due to late payment(s). It is the responsibility of the taxpayer to secure his/her tax bill when one is not received. You can request a duplicate tax bill by calling the Collector Office at 978-365-4123. The Collectors Office will mail you a remittance slip on request. However, the request must be received early enough to allow sufficient time to avoid late charges.

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1. At what ratio is property assessed?
2. What does 100% of full and fair cash value mean?
3. How do I check ownership or valuation of property?
4. What is a map, block and lot (MBLU)?
5. How do I change my mailing address for tax billing?
6. When do I file for overvaluation abatement?
7. Where do I file an abatement application?
8. When are real property tax bills mailed and payments due?
9. Where should I mail my real estate tax payment?
10. What should I do in the event I do not receive my bill?
11. What happens if I do not pay my tax bill?
12. What do I need to do if my mortgage company pays the taxes on my property?
13. Why should I pay interest on a late payment when I never received my tax bill?
14. How can I change the tax bill to my name, after purchasing a parcel of property?
15. Who is responsible for the taxes if a property is sold after January 1?
16. What should I do if I recently sold my property, but I am still receiving a tax bill?
17. What happens if the check I mail 'bounces'?
18. What happens when a tax bill is paid, but you receive a demand notice for tax not paid, or, you find out that you overpaid?
19. What if I have a credit on my account?
20. Where can I go for more information?