Maricopa County is the largest county in Arizona and the second largest government in the State. With over four million residents, Maricopa County is one of the fastest growing counties in the nation. Since 1981, the Maricopa County Treasurer’s Office is the only agency to serve as the county’s ex-officio tax collector and the protector of all school and special districts funds within Maricopa County. The mission of the Treasurer’s office is to keep tax documentation and provide receipt and safekeeping of all public monies, state and county money, and all taxes collected upon real and personal property of the county in order to fund operations for public services, agencies, and school districts. Furthermore, the agencies vision to provide “Maricopa County residents with convenient accessibility and access to pay their taxes and secure these vital funds in a timely manner to fund operating expenses” is reflective of its duty as civil servants to protect and invest monetary resources for the Maricopa citizens. The department’s unique public outreach programs provide billing information; increase awareness of available taxpayer programs, and problem resolutions to property owners in need. Furthermore, the department sponsors several need-based assistance programs for the elderly, disabled, and widows. Under such programs, populations in crisis have no or reduced property tax liability.
Thursday, April 2, 2015
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Maricopa County is the largest county in Arizona and the second largest government in the State. With over four million residents, Maricopa County is one of the fastest growing counties in the nation. Since 1981, the Maricopa County Treasurer’s Office is the only agency to serve as the county’s ex-officio tax collector and the protector of all school and special districts funds within Maricopa County. The mission of the Treasurer’s office is to keep tax documentation and provide receipt and safekeeping of all public monies, state and county money, and all taxes collected upon real and personal property of the county in order to fund operations for public services, agencies, and school districts. Furthermore, the agencies vision to provide “Maricopa County residents with convenient accessibility and access to pay their taxes and secure these vital funds in a timely manner to fund operating expenses” is reflective of its duty as civil servants to protect and invest monetary resources for the Maricopa citizens. The department’s unique public outreach programs provide billing information; increase awareness of available taxpayer programs, and problem resolutions to property owners in need. Furthermore, the department sponsors several need-based assistance programs for the elderly, disabled, and widows. Under such programs, populations in crisis have no or reduced property tax liability.
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