Property owners have until April 10 at 5 p.m. to make the second installment payment of their annual secured property taxes for the 2007-08 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 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.

Amador County Tax Collector Michael Ryan notes that payments may be made by mail sent to the Amador County Tax Collector, 810 Court Street, Jackson, 95642, and must be postmarked by April 10, 2008 in order to avoid late penalties. Payments may also be made in person at the tax collector's office 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 County Administration Center. Additionally, payments may be made with a credit card over the telephone by calling 1-800-609-4599. 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 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, please contact the Tax Collector's Office.