Category Archives: Tax Collect Software

a category for the discussion of any news, tips, and best practices relevant to users and administrators of the avitar tax collect application.

2021 New Tax Collector Training

Posted on July 21, 2021 by Patty

We have scheduled a virtual New Tax Collector Training session for August 11th, 2021. This session is open to new collectors, whether you are new to the position, new to the Avitar Collect system, or just need a refresher.

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Utility vs. Non-Utility Receipt and Deposit Flavors

Posted on June 29, 2021 by Michelle B

Did you know Avitar Collect has a setting that allows those of you who process payments for municipal water and/or sewer invoices to isolate utility receipts separate from property tax payment receipts?

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Scroll Bar Issue

Posted on May 13, 2021 by Amy

We’ve received several calls from users that are unable to use the scroll bar in certain areas of their Avitar software. If you are experiencing a similar issue, here’s what you need to know:

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Delinquent Payment File Requests from Real Estate Service Companies

Posted on May 11, 2021 by Michelle B

It is that time of year again. Time when the Real Estate Service companies (e.g. Corelogic, Wells Fargo, Lereta, etc.) are requesting your delinquent payment files be sent to them. We get many calls for assistance with this procedure, and … Continue reading →

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Year-End is Right Around the Corner. Are You Ready?

Posted on December 29, 2020 by Patty

As we receive a high volume of calls this time of year assisting Collectors in their Year-End Close, we thought it would be beneficial to write a short blog post to give you some guidance in preparation.

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Lien Notice/Execute Reminder

Posted on August 11, 2020 by Patty

This is reminder to those of you who have not yet started your lien process:

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Emergency Order #25 Waiving/Abating Interest

Posted on May 14, 2020 by Michelle B

We have received numerous calls, and seen emails circulating from the Tax Collectors’ Association, regarding the Governor’s Emergency Order #25. We feel it is a good time to comment on the issue from the software perspective.

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Filter Deposit by Tender Type

Posted on February 24, 2020 by Michelle B

Did you know that you can post electronic and traditional cash/check receipts throughout the day and then, at the end of the day, you can create one deposit for your electronic receipts and a separate deposit for everything else? This may … Continue reading →

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Lien Interest Rate Change per HB1673

Posted on January 15, 2020 by Patty

We wanted to remind you that it’s time to change your lien interest rate to 14%. HB1673 changed the lien interest rate from 18% to 14% starting with the 2019 liened invoices. To change the rate in Avitar Tax Collect: … Continue reading →

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Year-End is Right Around the Corner. Are You Ready?

Posted on December 23, 2019 by Michelle B

As we receive a high volume of calls this time of year assisting Collectors in their Year-End Close, we thought it would be beneficial to write a short blog to give you some guidance in preparation.

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