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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Why does Fairfax County use a third party processor for credit/debit card payments?
The use of credit/debit cards is a payment option offered for the
convenience of citizens, but there is a cost imposed by most credit
card companies that, by county ordinance, must be passed on to the
card holder. Whereas Retail Merchants typically absorb this cost,
the Fairfax County Code stipulates that, in the payment of taxes,
credit/debit card fees (also referred to as convenience fees or
merchant fees) must be paid by the card holder, not by the County.
Were the County Code to be changed and the fee absorbed, the budget
increase in expenditures would be considerable. |
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If I pay my car taxes by credit/debit card, which third party processor is utilized? For car tax payments, the Department of Tax Administration (DTA) utilizes a company named Govolution. For credit card payments, Govolution charges a processing fee of 2.5% on the total amount paid. For debit card payments, Govolution charges a flat processing fee of $3.95. This fee will be charged to your credit/debit card and is paid to Govolution; this is not a Fairfax County charge. top |
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If I pay my real estate taxes by credit/debit card, which third party processor is utilized? For real estate tax payments, the Department of Tax Administration (DTA) utilizes a company named Govolution. For credit card payments, Govolution charges a processing fee of 2.5% on the total amount paid. For debit card payments, Govolution charges a flat processing fee of $3.95. This fee will be charged to your credit/debit card and is paid to Govolution; this is not a Fairfax County charge. top |
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If I pay my business personal property taxes by credit/debit card, which third party processor is utilized? For business personal property tax payments, the Department of Tax Administration (DTA) utilizes a company named Govolution. For credit card payments, Govolution charges a processing fee of 2.5% on the total amount paid. For debit card payments, Govolution charges a flat processing fee of $3.95. This fee will be charged to your credit/debit card and is paid to Govolution; this is not a Fairfax County charge. top |
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What are my other payment options? There are numerous ways to pay your taxes to Fairfax County. You may pay by:
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