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Department of RevenueHigher threshold is step to bigger savingsThe department was spending too much time issuing and filing tax warrants on"uncollectible" accounts, and there was a strong likelihood that a highpercentage of the liability never would be collected. The threshold was foraccounts more than $500, with a conservative estimate that it costs about $75 toissue a warrant.It was decided to increase the current threshold from $500 to $2,000 for placingan account into "uncollectible" status without issuing a tax warrant. The tax,however, still is due in uncollectible status.Results★ Processing 1,648 fewer warrants than the year before saves $123,600.★ Staff time previously spent on uncollectible accounts between $500 and$2,000 now can be spent more effectively on larger accounts.Team members: Janetta Taylor, David Saavedra, Jackie Rydel, Dean Carlson,Bill Chamberland, James Pettit, Mark Lewis, Mary Welsh, Sue Graham, andSandy Hurley.CONTACT: Mark Lewis (360) 586-277337