Delores W. Smith, CPA, Treasurer
Wise County Courthouse 206 E. Main St. Rms. 240, 241 & 243 PO Box 1308 Wise VA  24293	Email (276) 328-3666 Fax (276) 328-4570     Mon - Fri 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Real Estate

What is the real estate rate for tax year 2007?
$0.57 per $100 value for real estate.

Where are the maps of all the parcels in Wise county located?
The real estate department of the Commissioner of the Revenue office, at the Wise County Courthouse.

Is there a program for the elderly and disabled?
Yes, there is a program. See Senior Citizen.


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Estimated and State Income Tax

When is the State Income Tax due?
Returns have to be postmarked by May 1.

If I owe tax, to whom should the check be made payable?
Checks should be made payable to Wise County Treasurer and mailed with your return to the Commissioner of Revenue.

Does the Commissioner's office assist taxpayers in preparing their state tax return?
If you provide a complete copy of your Federal Tax Return and copies of your W-2's the office will assist you.

Does the office also have federal forms?
Yes


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Dog Tags

How old does my puppy have to be to buy a dog tag for him?
When a puppy is four (4) months old, it is required to have a dog license.

What does a dog license cost?
A one (1) year dog license is $5.00, a three (3) year is $12.00. A kennel of twenty (20) is $25.00, plus $0.50 for each dog in excess of twenty (20). The price is the same for male or female and neutered or unneutered.

What do I need to get a dog license?
You must present a certificate of vaccination, properly executed and signed by the licensed veterinarian performing the vaccination, specifying the date of the vaccination, and the date required for revaccination.


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County Vehicle Decals

When may I purchase my Wise County decal?
You may purchase your Wise County decal(s) at the same time you pay your current personal property taxes either at the Treasurer's office or by mail.

What is required to purchase a decal?
(1) Personal property and mobile home taxes must be paid.
(2) Current registration or copy must be presented.
(3) Social security number(s) or federal ID of owners(s).

What if I am a town resident?
(1) Personal property and mobile home taxes must be paid.
(2) Current registration or copy must be presented.
(3) Social security number(s) or federal ID of owners(s).
(4) Town residents purchasing decals at Treasurer's office must have receipt of purchasing current town decal.

What should I do when purchasing a new or used vehicle?
After you purchase your regular tags or transfer tags, you should purchase your decal.  If you are transferring tags from one vehicle to another and have a county decal on that vehicle, return the old decal along with the current registration and social security number(s) of owner(s) for a duplicate decal along with a $1.00 charge.  If not returning the old decal, you will need to purchase another decal for $5.00.

If my decal is lost or stolen, what do I do?
You will need to bring your current registration for the vehicle that the decal was lost or stolen.  An Affidavit for Lost or Stolen Decals will then be filled out with information on that vehicle along with a $1.00 charge.  A notary will then notarize the letter after you and the issuing deputy have signed and verified the information. You will then keep that paper in your car at all times and present to an officer when you are stopped.

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