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1. Who do I contact about “bad checks?”

For information on “bad checks” or “insufficient fund checks,” contact the Jasper County Prosecutor’s Office at (417) 625-4314 or Newton County Prosecutor’s Office at (417) 659-2940.

2. Where can I find income tax information?

For Federal Income tax information, call 1-800-829-1040. The local office of the Internal Revenue Service is located at 302 Joplin Street.

3. Where do I direct questions about property taxes?

Questions regarding the city's property tax levy can be answered by the City's Finance Department at (417) 624-0820 ext. 251. Questions concerning assessed valuation should be directed to the Jasper County Assessor’s Office at (417) 625-4356, or the Newton County Assessor’s Office at (417)659-2920, depending on the location of the property.