Mallory Muchnok - Middlesex Township, Tax Collector

08/31/2026

**A Quick Note About Tax Payments & Check Processing**

I’ve received a few questions about tax payment checks that have not yet cleared the bank. There are several reasons why a payment may be delayed in processing or why a check has not been cashed yet:

1. The payment may not have been received.
Unfortunately, mail can occasionally be delayed or lost. If a significant amount of time has passed and your check has not cleared, please contact me so I can verify whether your payment was received.

2. The payment or check was completed incorrectly.
If I am unable to process a payment as submitted, it may need to be returned for correction. Some common examples include:
• The legal line and numerical amount on the check do not match
• The check is dated incorrectly
• The payment was made for the wrong amount
• The **Face** amount was paid during the **Discount** period
• The **Penalty** amount was paid when the account was not yet in the Penalty period

I am required to collect the correct amount based on the date the payment is received/postmarked and the applicable collection period.

3. Your payment was received during the last few days of the month.
Payments received during the final **3–4 days of a month may not be deposited until the beginning of the following month.** This allows me to properly close out and reconcile the month's tax collections before beginning the next month's deposits.

4. Please allow time for processing.
Receiving, reviewing, posting, balancing, and depositing tax payments is a process. Your check may not clear your bank immediately after it is mailed or received.

If you are concerned about a payment, please reach out to me. I am happy to check my records and confirm whether it has been received and processed.

Thank you for your patience and understanding during tax collection season!

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06/26/2026

Hello residents! As a reminder, county/township FACE value expires on June 30, 2026. Post mark is accepted. There is a drop box located at the front doors of the municipal building. The last chance for in person payments will be Monday, June 29 from 9:30-11AM. Thanks and have a great weekend!

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04/07/2026

Important Reminder: Postmark Law Update

Attention Middlesex Township taxpayers:

Please be aware that new postmark laws are now in effect for tax payments.
• Payments are considered timely only if they are postmarked by the due date
• Metered mail dates are NOT accepted as proof of timely mailing
• If your envelope does not have a valid USPS postmark, it may be considered late

IMPORTANT (April 28–April 30):
If you are mailing your payment during the final days of the discount period (4/28–4/30), you must take your payment inside the post office and request a hand-stamped postmark at the counter.
Dropping it in a mailbox is not guaranteed to receive a qualifying postmark in time.

To avoid penalties:
• Mail early and allow time for USPS processing
• Or consider paying in person or online (if available)

My goal is always to help you avoid unnecessary penalties and keep this process as smooth as possible.

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

03/08/2026

Hello Middlesex residents! County and Township taxes went out last week. I will be available for in person payments on Mondays from 4-6 PM and Wednesdays 9:30-11AM. If these times don’t work for you, please let me know! As always if you have any questions call 724-443-2862 or email [email protected]. Happy spring!

12/23/2025

Hello residents of Middlesex Township! Thank you for a great year of payments. While I know I am not your favorite person to pay, it is greatly appreciated to keep the township, county, and school running! There are very limited hours next week for in person payments. Please call or email to schedule an appointment. As a reminder, taxes must be paid in cash or certified funds after December 15. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all!