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It’s time to pay property taxes!

Property tax bills aren’t due until later this month, but Smith County Tax Assessor-Collector Gary Barber is warning taxpayers that changes at the post office could affect when you should drop your payment in the mail.
Of course, the easiest way to pay your property tax bill is online. Payments can be made by scanning the QR code on your statement -- it will take you directly to the payment page on your account.
“If you want to skip the long lines at the Tax Office, I highly recommend you pay online,” he said.
Taxpayers can also make their payments in person, through the Tax Office’s drop box outside of the Cotton Belt Building, or by mail.
January 31, 2026, is the deadline for paying property taxes.
The U.S. Postal Service recently changed how postmark dates are determined.
In the past, the postmark reflected the date you dropped your mail in a mailbox or at the post office. Now, the postmark will show the date your envelope is first processed by an automated postal service sorting machine. This could be later than the day you mailed it, which could mean that your tax payment is past the deadline, Barber said.
To avoid a late postmark, go to the post office and request a hand-stamped postmark showing the actual mailing date. You can also buy the postage at the counter since the printed label includes the correct acceptance date or use certified or registered mail because they include a dated receipt.
If you plan to drop the payment in your mailbox, Barber recommends doing it a few days before the deadline to make sure it is postmarked in time.
The Smith County Tax Office mailed out 186,349 property tax statements in November.
Taxpayers can visit: https://publictax.smith-county.com to pay their tax bills with debit or credit card or e-check, which is the easiest and fastest way to pay.
The Tax Office in the Cotton Belt Building is open from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.
For more information, call 903-590-2920 or visit www.smith-county.com/government/elected-officials/tax-assessor/property-taxes

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