Pay property tax with a credit card?
Mar 26, 2016, 9:04 am
#46
Join Date: Jun 2011
Posts: 161
Discover credit card has a tie up with some counties in my state which allows full property taxes to be paid by credit card for a flat $38 fee. At 3% cash back with Discover my yearly property payment of $12K. I can get a cashback of 360-38= $322 in a single transaction for two years. One with my card and another with my wife's card.
Even now at 1.5%, $140 net in single transaction is not bad.
Even now at 1.5%, $140 net in single transaction is not bad.
Mar 26, 2016, 9:22 am
#47
Join Date: Jul 2014
Posts: 3,688
you may have to visit the office where you pay your property tax and find out directly from them. I was told all payment options at the our county courthouse and chose paying with MOs which aligns with my MS activities.
Mar 26, 2016, 11:07 am
#48
Join Date: Jun 2011
Posts: 161
Thanks for the tip on paying with MO's. In the past I have simply written a check. Looking back, paying with MO's is obvious to do but dumb on my part for not investigating it. I will look into that plus the Discover option.
Mar 6, 2017, 12:38 pm
#49
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: ONT
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For those who pay property tax in Los Angeles County, the cost is going up March 12 - http://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/bo...axPayments.pdf
It is interesting to note that Visa is discontinuing the Visa Tax Program with the discount debit card rates. This could impact the Federal tax payments as well, since estimated tax/extension payments are a handy way of liquidating gift cards when the post office is too annoying to deal with.
It is interesting to note that Visa is discontinuing the Visa Tax Program with the discount debit card rates. This could impact the Federal tax payments as well, since estimated tax/extension payments are a handy way of liquidating gift cards when the post office is too annoying to deal with.
Mar 7, 2017, 8:08 am
#50
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Location: Sunny San Diego
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I have a number of rental homes, and it was with great glee that I brought a stack of MO's to the County Assessor office. I used $500 and $1000 denominations, and then rounded out the balance due with a personal check.
It's funny how miles and points really takes the edge off of the pain of our bill paying!
It's funny how miles and points really takes the edge off of the pain of our bill paying!
May 16, 2017, 2:49 pm
#53
Join Date: Jan 2005
Posts: 154
Minnesota (Hennepin) Property Taxes?
I'm helping a friend in Hennepin County, Minnesota try to figure out organic minimum spending possibilities.
It looks as if as long as you use a Visa credit card, you can pay off a year's worth of property taxes for just a $4 flat fee.
Has anyone here tried it and able to confirm that this is really as cheap as it looks?
NEVERMIND, I read it wrong -- that was Visa debit cards. Thought it seemed too good to be true.
[Mods, if you want to delete this thread, please do -- I don't seem to be able to, myself.]
It looks as if as long as you use a Visa credit card, you can pay off a year's worth of property taxes for just a $4 flat fee.
Has anyone here tried it and able to confirm that this is really as cheap as it looks?
NEVERMIND, I read it wrong -- that was Visa debit cards. Thought it seemed too good to be true.
[Mods, if you want to delete this thread, please do -- I don't seem to be able to, myself.]
Jun 4, 2017, 4:14 pm
#57
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: So Cal
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Orange County CA has the following notice:
Bolding is mine. I've never tried it with a VGC, but I suspect it would work.
Many years ago either Chase or maybe specifically my Chase card was running a double miles promo for tax payments which was pretty nice and made the 2.3% OK in my eyes.
Save postage and "Go Green Electronically" by using our no cost eCheck payment option. Or pay your taxes using your VISA, MasterCard, American Express or Discover card either on-line or by telephone at 714-834-3411. Payments made by credit card will be charged a 2.3% service fee (minimum charge of $3.95). For Visa Personal Debit Cards, a flat fee of $3.95 will be charged. All other debit cards will be charged a 2.3% fee (with a minimum charge of $3.95)
Many years ago either Chase or maybe specifically my Chase card was running a double miles promo for tax payments which was pretty nice and made the 2.3% OK in my eyes.
Jul 24, 2017, 2:38 pm
#58
Join Date: Jan 2013
Programs: Hyatt Glb, MR Plat
Posts: 2,576
For those that have paid multiple installments in one payment for LA County, could you confirm if the charges posted as separate transactions? (I know the fee is posted as separate).
I'm asking because I want to trigger the Amex Platinum Biz $5k transaction 1.5x feature. TIA
I'm asking because I want to trigger the Amex Platinum Biz $5k transaction 1.5x feature. TIA
Oct 3, 2017, 10:48 am
#59
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Houston, TX
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Harris County TX datapoints?
Orange County CA has the following notice:
Bolding is mine. I've never tried it with a VGC, but I suspect it would work.
Many years ago either Chase or maybe specifically my Chase card was running a double miles promo for tax payments which was pretty nice and made the 2.3% OK in my eyes.
Bolding is mine. I've never tried it with a VGC, but I suspect it would work.
Many years ago either Chase or maybe specifically my Chase card was running a double miles promo for tax payments which was pretty nice and made the 2.3% OK in my eyes.
Anyone with experience using VGCs for Harris County? I've used multiple credit cards successfully in the past, but never tried VGCs.
Oct 3, 2017, 3:18 pm
#60
Join Date: Oct 2014
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Posts: 1,664
With the 1%+ activation fee when buying VGCs, why not just use the CC directly? Save the hassle and extra trip to the GC store.