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Notice 04-20-2026 : Town of Russell Annual meeting to be held at 7:00 PM on April 21, 2026 at the Town of Russell Community Center located at 32500 W Old County K, A Special Town Board meeting will follow directly after adjournment of the Annual meeting.

Changes to Postmark Application Process

EFFECTIVE DECEMBER 24, 2025, the United States Postal Service (USPS) is moving the postmark process from local application to regional sorting centers.

HOW THIS AFFECTS TAXPAYERS: USPS postmark change has raised concerns about the timeliness of property tax payments.  Department of Revenue recommends mailing payments earlier than usual.

POSTMARK DATE AND PROPERTY TAX PAYMENT TIMELINESS:

 Payments received by the proper official:

  •  Within the five working day grace period – are considered timely, regardless of postmark (secs. 74.11 and 74.12, Wis. Stats.)
  • After the grace period – must be properly addressed and postmarked befor midnight of the due date to be considered timely (sec. 74.69(1), Wis. Stats.)
  • Late Payments – may be considered timely if the delay was due to a USPS delay or administrative error (sec. 74.69(2), Wis. Stats.)