Babylon Town Receiver of Taxes, Corinne DiSomma, stated that 2008/2009 second half taxes are due and payable in her office at 200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, on or before May 31. Since May 31 is on a Sunday this year, there will be no penalty if paid by Monday, June 1. Theofficehours are 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. For your convenience, the officewill remain open until 6 p.m. on Mon., June 1.

Partial payments are acceptable with penalty pursuant to Resolution #551-2001. For your convenience Discover/NOVUS credit card for payment of taxes will be accepted in person or by mail only. Credit card payment may be made through a telephone service or by the internet and includes American Express, MasterCard, Visa or Discover. For payments by telephone call 1-800-2PAY-TAX (1-800-272- 9829) or visit the website at www.official payments.com. At the prompt, use Jurisdiction Code 4232. A credit card transaction fee will be incurred by the cardholder. Discover/NOVUS transaction fee may vary according to payment method.

Anyone paying taxes by mail, pursuant to Real Property Tax Law 925 - will avoid penalty and interest if the envelope bears proper postage and an official post office date stamp no later than the last day to pay in person. A private postage meter stamp is not acceptable. Deposit in a local post office will not insure a postmark on that date. Check with your local postmaster prior to mailing. In accordance with the Suffolk County Tax Act, taxes paid after May 31 must be paid to the Suffolk County Treasurer with penalty and interest. Thereafter fees increase.

For further information, call the Receiver of Taxes office at 631-957-3001.