Macoupin County Treasurer Anne Boehm states that the 2010 real estate tax bills will be mailed on or before Friday July 15th. Aprroximately 38,000 tax bills are being prepared for mailing with a total current tax extension of $39,308,667.64.

The first installment due date has been set for Monday, August 15th, and the second installment due date will be Thursday, September 15th. Penalties will be charged after the due dates. The treasurer advises every taxpayer to read the information on the back of the tax bill. The information may answer questions that you have regarding your taxes; however, if you have other questions or concerns contact the treasurer's office by calling 217-854-4014 ext 709.

If a taxpayer does not get his/her tax bill(s) they should contact the treasurer's office, failure to receive a tax bill or receiving one late for any reason will not relieve a taxpayer from paying taxes or any late penalties accrued.