Daily Reporter staff reports
INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana Department of Revenue officials are asking Hoosiers who owe back taxes to pay the bill sooner rather than later to avoid the risk of a worse outcome.
The department began issuing notices July 1 to taxpayers who have outstanding tax debt from the 2019 tax season. Bills will continue to be sent through September, according to a press release. Residents must respond within 20 days to avoid additional penalties and interest.
The agency also wants to make Hoosiers aware that tax season and post-tax season are the most popular times for scam artists. Scammers will issue letters — with official markings to convince customers — urging them to call and take advantage of their services to help pay off a tax liability, the release states.
To know if a tax bill is real, customer should look for:
A recommendation to pay the bill through the Department of Revenue’s website.
A specific liability number used for reference to pay the bill.
A Department of Revenue customer service phone number, which is not a toll-free number.
Customers can call the Department of Revenue’s automated information line at 317-233-4018 to determine the current balance due on any tax bill. Payments can be made online via credit card or e-check on the DORPayor website or in person at one of the department’s 12 district offices with a credit card, check, money order or cash.
Customers with questions may call 317-232-2240, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.
