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FINANCE OFFICE
Dawn Stollenwerk, Chief Financial Officer/Purchasing Agent
Phone: 609-561-7070 extension 11
Fax: 609-561-3031
dstollenwerk@mullicatownship.org
The Chief Financial Officer is responsible for all financial operations within the Township. The CFO prepares the annual financial statements, annual budget and debt statements. In Mullica Township, the CFO also oversees purchasing, payroll, grants and insurance. Ms. Stollenwerk also serves as the Township Safety Coordinator, Grants Coordinator, and is the Township's representative for the Atlantic County Municipal Joint Insurance Fund.
All entities conducting business with the Township must provide proof that are they are registered with the State of New Jersey to collect sales, use and other taxes. While sales and use taxes are not paid on government purchases, the requirement to register to obtain governent contracts obligates the vendors to comply with the law on non-governmental purchases. Further information on this requirement (P.L 2004, c.57) can be found in the instructions for contracting agencies.
2006 Municipal Budget 2008 Audit Report
2006 Annual Debt Statement 2008 Municipal Budget
2006 Annual Financial Statement 2008 Annual Financial Statement
2007 Municipal Budget 2008 Annual Debt Statement
2007 Annual Debt Statement 2007 Annual Financial Statement
2009 Adopted Budget 2009 Annual Debt Statement
2009 Annual Financial Statement
TAX OFFICE
Bert Cappuccio, Tax Collector
Phone: 609-561-4499 extension 16
Fax: 609-561-3031
bcappuccio@mullicatownship.org
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
The Tax Collector is responsible for the billing, collection and recording of all taxes levied upon the properties in the Township.
Tax payments are due quarterly: February 1, May 1, August 1, and November 1. You may mail your payment to:
Mullica Tax Collector
PO Box 345
Elwood, NJ 08217
If you would like a receipt, be sure to include your entire bill, along with a self-addressed, stamped envelope. Otherwise, your cancelled check will be your receipt.
Information on the various Property Tax Benefit Programs available for seniors and veterans, including various deductions, Homestead Rebates, NJ Saver and the Property Tax Freeze can be found at the State of New Jersey website: www.state.nj.us/treasury/taxation
TAX ASSESSMENT
Gerard Mead, Tax Assessor
Phone: 609-561-7070 extension 19
Fax: 609-561-3031
email: gmead@townshipofhamilton.com
Hours: Monday & Wednesday 5:00 - 8:00 p.m.
1st & 3rd Saturdays of each month: 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
The Tax Assessor is responsible for the valuation of all real and personal property in the Township for the purpose of assessment in accordance with law.
2008 Tax Rate is 3.694
2008 Ratio: 44.10%
2008 Net Valuation Taxable is $288,706,046
2009 Tax Rate is 3.838
2009 Ratio: 45.70%
2009 Net Valuation Taxable is $291,299,784
Farmland Assessments must be filed by August 1 of the prior tax year
Tax Assessment Appeals may be filed Jan 10 through April 1. The Atlantic County Board of Taxation (609) 343-2252 can also answer questions on your appeal
The State of NJ offers tax deductions for qualified seniors, 100% disabled persons, Veterans and their widows or widowers. Applications are filed in the assessor's office, and are available in the tax office, or can be downloaded from the State of New Jersey Website:
www.state.nj.us/treasury/taxation
There are also downloadable brochures on the site explaining the various Property Tax Benefits Programs.
Senior Citizens Deduction $250. You must be age 65 or older by Dec. 31 of the prior tax year. Combined household income cannot exceed $10,000 annually, not including social security.
Disabled Persons Deduction $250. Applicant must be 100% totally and permanently disabled. Combined household income cannot exceed $10,000 annually, not including social security.
Veterans Deduction $250. Applicant must be the owner or part owner of the property for which the deduction is claimed. A Veteran had to serve during a time of war and received an honorable discharge.
Surviving Spouse of Senior, Disabled and Veterans. Income and ownership requirements are the same as the original deduction. The deceased spouse had to be eligible for the deduction at the time of death and the surviving spouse must not have remarried.
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