Amador County Treasurer-Tax Collector Michael E. Ryan is reminding property owners that they have until Friday, April 10 at 5 p.m. to make the second installment payment of their annual secured property taxes for the 2008-09 fiscal year. This deadline should not be confused with the income tax deadline which is five days later.

The second installment of secured property taxes was due and payable on Feb. 1, and will become delinquent if not paid by 5 p.m. on April 10; thereafter a 10 percent delinquent penalty and $10 cost charge will be added. Taxes remaining unpaid after June 30 accrue additional statutory penalties at the rate of 1 1/2 percent per month, as well as additional fees.

Ryan notes that payments may be made by mail sent to the Amador County Tax Collector, 810 Court St., Jackson, 95642, and must be postmarked by April 10 in order to avoid late penalties. Payments may also be made in person at the Amador County Tax Collector's Office, which is located on the second floor of the County Administration Center, 810 Court St. in Jackson, between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, holidays excepted.For the convenience of taxpayers, a payment drop box is located on the outside wall of the alcove to the immediate left of the main entrance to the Administration Center. Additionally, payments may be made with a credit card over the telephone by calling (800) 609-4599. Credit card and e-check payments may also be made over the Internet by visiting the Web sites shown on your tax bill.Taxpayers should refer to the back of their tax bill for further payment and tax information.

Amador County property tax information is available online. To view your tax information, visit www.co.amador.ca.us, Treasurer/Tax Collector link (Public Tax Information).

For additional information, contact the Tax Collector's Office.