Union County property owners should be aware that January is the key month to complete tax filings and report real estate changes. According to the Union County North Carolina website, all changes to real estate must be reported, and property owners should list personal property with the Union County Tax Administrator's Office within this month, January.

Personal property listing forms were sent out in December. If you did not receive one, you still need to file. Forms can be submitted in person or through the online portal. If more time is needed, property owners can request an extension until March 15 by filing a written request with the Tax Administrator's Office by the end of January, though missing the deadline may result in a 10 percent penalty.

Real estate changes do not require annual filings, but if significant changes were made to the property, they must be reported to the Tax Administrator. There are also tax deferment and exclusion programs available for qualifying property owners. Applications for these programs vary, with some due now and others by June 1.

Eligibility for tax breaks, including for elderly residents, veterans, historic property owners, and those meeting income and usage criteria, is outlined on the county's website. Property owners should check the website or contact the Tax Administrator’s Office at 704-283-3746 for more information.