Summit County Fiscal Officer John A. Donofrio reminds taxpayers that the second half 2009 Real Estate tax deadline is Friday, July 16, 2010. Residential homeowners who are unable to pay second half taxes can enroll in our Tax Installment Program and make monthly installment payments. Taxes must be current; the deadline to sign up is July 16, 2010. Call our office at 330-643-2678 for more information
Fiscal Officer Donofrio also reminds reservists and their families about our Military Reserves Plan. Military reservists currently on active duty will not have to pay real estate taxes on owner occupied property until they return home from duty. Families interested in the program should call 330-643-8091 for more information.
Taxes can be paid at the Summit County Fiscal Office on the third floor of the Ohio Building in downtown Akron at 175 S. Main Street. Office hours are Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. till 4:00 p.m.
Taxes can be paid through our Regional Tax Collection System. A list of participating banks is on the front of the tax bill; make checks payable to the institution.
You do have the option to pay your tax bill with a credit card or e-check online or by phone. Payments are processed by Official Payments Corporation, which charges a service fee. To pay by phone, call 1-800-2PAY-TAX (1-800-272-9829). Follow the instructions on the recorded message. You will need to have your tax bill and the jurisdiction code for Summit County, which is 4596.
Tax payments can be mailed. Those payments must be U.S. postmarked by July 16, 2010 to avoid the statutory penalty for late payment. A private meter is not acceptable.
Fiscal Officer Donofrio advises all taxpayers it is their responsibility to obtain and pay their tax bill on time. If you have not received a tax bill, call 330-643-2588 before the deadline of July 16 to avoid the statutory 10% penalty. You can visit Property Tax & Appraisal and print your own tax bill.
