The following are 10 common myths regarding property taxes. For more information on any of these topics please contact the Tax Professionals of Sawko & Burroughs. tax@dentonlawyer.com

1. Legal Action can’t be taken on property where there is only one year of tax due.
2. My property can’t be auctioned at Tax Sale for a small amount due.
3. My property can’t be auctioned if I don’t respond to the letters.
4. My property can’t be auctioned if I have a homestead filed through the State of Texas.
5. The Denton County Tax Office does not accept partial payments.
6. Lawsuits filed for collections of delinquent taxes aren’t automatically dismissed because taxes get paid.
7. I don’t have to pay my taxes because I filed a protest.
8. When one turns 65 years old they no longer have to pay taxes.
9. One doesn’t have to pay taxes on a mobile home.
10. One doesn’t have to pay taxes on their business.