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.

Generating & Uploading PDFs to the Tax Kiosk

Posted on September 10, 2024 by Michelle B

For those of you who provide your residents with PDFs of their tax bills online, our online FAQ Generate & Upload PDFs to the Tax Kiosk provides you with step-by-step instructions on how to Generate PDFs, Update the Tax Kiosk, … Continue reading →

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Online Workshop – Monthly Balancing

Posted on September 3, 2024 by Patty

We are pleased to offer an online workshop to go over monthly balancing, including what reports need to be printed and how to verify each figure on your Monthly Balance report. If you are a new collector, or just someone … Continue reading →

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Enhance Your Software Support Experience

Posted on August 28, 2024 by Michelle B

Whether you are new to the role, just becoming acquainted with the Avitar software, or an experienced Clerk/Collector, there will be times when you might need some assistance. We recognize that certain processes can be complex, and we’re here to … Continue reading →

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Lien Execution Deadline Approaching

Posted on July 30, 2024 by Michelle B

With the first-issue tax season rush tapering off, we thought this would be a good time to remind those of you who have not already executed your liens for your unpaid prior year invoices, that the September 30th Lien Execution … Continue reading →

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New Download Location for MS-61 PDF for Those With June 30 Fiscal Year

Posted on June 28, 2024 by Michelle B

We recently discovered that the Department of Revenue Administration’s (DRA) website from which you download the fillable PDF for importing your MS-61 has changed. Consequently, if you click on the link to “Get the Latest PDF from DRA…” within the Avitar … Continue reading →

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Edit Book & Page for Lien & Lien Redemption

Posted on June 18, 2024 by Michelle B

Whether you need to record the book and page number values for your Lien or Lien Redemption, the Edit Book & Page function allows you to not only add those values to a single invoice, but you can add them for a … Continue reading →

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Upcoming Fiscal Period Close for Those with Optional June 30 Fiscal Year End

Posted on June 4, 2024 by Michelle B

Remember that the Avitar Tax Collect system has a hard fiscal year end close, which means you cannot process work in the next fiscal year until the previous fiscal year has been closed. So in preparation for the end of … Continue reading →

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First Property Tax Warrant for 2024

Posted on May 6, 2024 by Michelle B

The majority of you will soon receive your first Property Tax Warrant of 2024 (i.e. 2024P01). Whether you are brand new to the position, or you are a seasoned Collector, familiarizing yourself with the Warrant Process ahead of time will … Continue reading →

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Online Workshop – 2024 New Tax Collector Training

Posted on April 26, 2024 by Patty

We have scheduled an online workshop for all our new tax collectors. 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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Purge of Paid Invoices in Collect

Posted on April 9, 2024 by Michelle B

Some towns have been using the Avitar Tax Collect system for years and may have as many as ten years worth of paid invoices, receipts, and transactions in their current database. Invoices, receipts, and transactions are created through the normal … Continue reading →

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