- Cato-Meridian Central School District
- Tax Collection
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School Tax Collection Information:
Cato-Meridian School Tax Collector: Gwendolyn Marriam
Contact Information: Email Address: gmarriam@catomeridian.org
Phone Number: 315-626-3439, extension 5001
The collection period for the 2024-2025 School Taxes has ended
Q: Where can I see my school tax bill?
A: School Tax Bills may be found by going to www.taxlookup.net
Q: How can I pay my bill?
A: You have 3 options:
Option #1 – Go to Community Bank in Cato (they will accept cash AND check payments - checks
must be made payable to C-M School Tax Collector)
Option #2 – Mail a check (payable to: C-M School Tax Collector) to: C-M School Tax
Collector, 2851 State Route 370, Cato, NY 13033
Option #3 - Pay online by going to www.taxlookup.net, search for your tax bill and click
on “Make a Payment.” You will have the option to pay by credit card or by
electronic check (e-check).
Q: What if I have questions about the amount of my bill or changes that need to be made to my tax bill such as a change of address or bank/escrow change?
A: For questions regarding your tax bill, please contact Cayuga County Real Property Services at 315-253-1270.
To change your address, fill out a change form by going to www.cayugacounty.us; hold your cursor
over Departments and click on Real Property Services; then go to Forms on the left side of
the screen and click on the + sign; then click on the appropriate form. If you have any
questions, regarding this process, you may contact Cayuga County Real Property Services at
315-253-1270.
Q: What are the due dates for the 2024 School Taxes?
A: Taxes are due by: 10/2/2024 with no penalty;
10/31/2024 with 2% penalty;
11/15/2024 with 3% penalty.
The school cannot accept tax payments after 11/15/2024 (if mailing your payment, the payment cannot be
accepted if postmarked after 11/15/2024)
*Please note that when mailing your payment to the school, the school refers to the postmarked date on your
envelope if received after the due date.
STAR Exemption
If a taxpayer believes they should have received the Basic STAR exemption and it does not show on the tax bill, they should contact the NYS Department of Taxation and Finance to settle the issue. If a refund is due, it will come from the NYS Department of Taxation and Finance. Their phone number is (518) 457-2036.
If a taxpayer believes they should have received the Enhanced STAR exemption, they should direct those questions to their local assessor. If they were in fact eligible for the Enhanced STAR exemption, the local assessor will submit paperwork to the Cayuga County Office of Real Property Services to process the correction.