First, in order to work, Cortana has to, in effect, make a call to the Sync system so the normal, almost instantaneous response from Cortana, there is a delay of several seconds before Cortana is actually listening to me. And the other issues are the Sync mic is awful, muffled and very low volume.
Property tax deadline - and that late fee - loom. For many Tarrant County taxpayers, Jan. 31 can be even worse than April 15, when Uncle Sam gets his share. Property tax payments are due Monday to the Tarrant County tax assessor-collector and, unlike with the IRS, there won't be any refunds. Payments are due at the county tax office or must be postmarked on or before Jan. 31. And whatever you do, don't be late.
The 2010 tax information is available on the Shawnee County website www.snco.us. The 2010 property tax statements will be mailed starting on Tuesday, November 30, 2010. Please note the County Treasurerâs office is using a lockbox service again, so there will only be one payment coupon for the first mailing of the tax statements. There will be a second half 2010 tax statement mailing in April 2011 for those that owe a second half tax balance as long as there is no accruing interest. The total amount certified to the Shawnee County Treasurer is $211,464,074.31. The first half tax is due December 20, 2010, and the second half tax is due May 10, 2011. Property tax payments may be made by mail, or in person at the White Lakes Motor Vehicle Annex, 3600 S. Topeka and the Shawnee County Courthouse, Room 101. To avoid interest, tax payments by mail must be postmarked on or before December 20, 2010.