For fiscal 2022, Lake City levied a property tax of $270,000. The city estimated that 4% of the tax will not be collected. By fiscal year end, the city, based on the cash already collected, declares the uncollected amount of $10,200 as delinquent. Of the delinquent taxes, $5,700 is estimated to be collected within 60 days of year end and the rest is uncollectible. In fiscal 2023, Lake City collects $4,800 of the delinquent taxes and writes off the remaining delinquent taxes.

For fiscal 2022, Lake City levied a property tax of $270,000. The city estimated that 4% of the tax will not be collected. By fiscal year end, the city, based on the cash already collected, declares the uncollected amount of $10,200 as delinquent. Of the delinquent taxes, $5,700 is estimated to be collected within 60 days of year end and the rest is uncollectible. In fiscal 2023, Lake City collects $4,800 of the delinquent taxes and writes off the remaining delinquent taxes.

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