Babylon Town Tax Receiver, Corinne DiSomma, stated that 2008/2009 first half taxes are due and payable in her office at 200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, on or before Sat., Jan. 10, 2009 (Full payments will also be accepted at this time.) Partial payments will be accepted with penalty pursuant to Resolution #551-2001. For your convenience, Discover/ NOVUS cards will be accepted for payment of taxes in person or by mail. Credit card payments will be accepted through a telephone service by calling 1-800-2PAY-Tax (1-800-272-9829) or visit the website at www.officialpayments.com. At the prompt, use Jurisdiction code 4232. Credit card service fee will be incurred by cardholder. The office hours are 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Mon. through Fri. Town Hall will be closed on Dec. 24, 25 and 31, 2008 and Jan. 1, 2009 for the holidays.

Anyone paying taxes by mail, pursuant to Real Property Tax Law S 925 - will avoid penalty and interest if the envelope bears proper postage and an official post office date stamp - (a private postage meter stamp is not acceptable) - no later than the last day to pay in person.

Deposit in a local post office will not insure a postmark on that date. Check with your local postmaster prior to mailing.

If you pay your taxes directly to the Town and have not received a bill, contact the Tax Office Record Room at 631-957-3001.