For Audrain County Collector of Revenue Amy LeCount, it’s one of the busiest times of the year — property tax season.

Property tax bills were mailed out Nov. 18 and 19, which was a little later than usual, but LeCount said they started reaching their destinations last week.

Taxes need to be paid in full or postmarked by Dec. 31 to avoid late penalties. Failure to receive a bill does not relieve the taxpayer’s obligation and the highest jump in penalties and interest, LeCount said, happens in January.

Audrain County will no longer accept payments over the phone for security reasons, but there are a number of other ways to pay a personal property tax bill.

Online bill pay is available on the Audain County Collector of Revenue website at audrainmo.devnetwedge.com. Credit and debit cards, Venmo, Apple Pay, Google Pay and PayPal are accepted with a 2.5% service fee. The online bill pay also accepts electronic checks that have a flat service fee of $4.95.

“I always recommend with individuals who have a larger bill of a larger amount of items to go with the e-check because it’s going to save you money in the long run,” LeCount said.

Personal checks, cashier’s checks, money orders, cards and cash are accepted at the Audrain County Collector of Revenue’s office at 101. N Jefferson St., Room 103. The Audrain County collector’s office is closed Dec. 25. There is also a silver drop box on the east side of the building and a satellite office in Vandalia at 200 S. Main St that will be closed Dec. 12 and Dec. 24-26.

Personal property tax statements are based on any vehicle or residence owned on Jan. 1, 2025. If residents sold their vehicle, did not receive a bill, or have any questions, they should contact the Audrain County Collector of Revenue Amy LeCount at 573-473-5824 or by email at alecount@audraincounty.org.

Taxpayers should inspect their statement and confirm that all vehicles, descriptions and addresses are correct.