Darien Defers Tax Collection Due To Coronavirus Impact

Darien CT

29 December, 2020

7:09 PM

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DARIEN, CT — Darien taxpayers, residents, nonprofits and businesses can apply to delay paying their taxes due to the impact of the coronavirus, following a resolution adopted by the Representative Town Meeting on Monday, announced First Selectman Jayme Stevenson and Tax Collector Kathy Larkins. The RTM adopted resolution 20-27 which approved the extended benefits as per Governor Lamont's Executive Order 9R as it applies to tax deadlines and collection efforts for tax bills due and payable on Jan. 1, 2021, with eligibility criteria as set forth by the Office of Policy and Management. In order to qualify for this program, eligible taxpayers, businesses, nonprofits and residents are those that "attest to or document significant economic impact by COVID-19, and/or those that document they are providing relief to those significantly affected by COVID-19" through an application process. Residents and business owners may obtain the application form on the Town's website at www.darienct.gov/collector. The application deadline is Feb. 1, 2021. Eligible taxpayers will be able to defer the payment of the following bills issued by the Darien Tax Office with an original due date of Jan. 1, 2021, for an additional 60 days without interest or penalties: Outstanding balances not paid by April 1, 2021 will be subject to interest of 1 1⁄2 percent per month retroactive to Jan. 1, 2021 (ie: 6 percent). For more information, contact Larkins at 203-656-7315, or via email: [email protected]