Hey Ken,

It's nice to know that Kern is sending letters to someone. I live in
Kern and last year, didn't get a tax bill for my glider and missed the
deadline. In addition to the penalty, they charged me a $20
"notification" fee. Got the same treatment for my boat. Now, I have the
unsecured property tax deadline marked on my calender so they can't
swindle me again. Here's an idea -- why don't you send Kern some money
so they can send tax bills to us Kern residents!!!

Sorry for your troubles,
Steve

ken ward wrote:
Last week I received an official looking letter from the Assessor for

Kern County (Bakersfield), demanding to know the location and value
of
my glider on 1 Jan 05. It threatens to impose a penalty if I fail to

file the enclosed form by 7 May.

The puzzling thing is, my glider has never been in or near that
county.
I'm thinking of calling them (no toll free number provided), and
inquiring as to why they think I owe them a form at all.

Is this just a fishing expedition on their part? Can I just ignore
it?
Can they be required to prove my glider was ever in Kern County?

If you've been through this, you may reply privately if you wish.

Thanks,
Ken