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Another Season Your Family Matters

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Free community program helps citizens plan for the future, kicks-off another season at Main Library on April 6
 

Homestead Tax Reduction Expands Eligibility Requirement for Vets

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Summit County Fiscal Officer Kristen M. Scalise CPA, CFE has announced that on March 23, 2016 the homestead exemption will expand its eligibility requirements for military veterans. Amended Senate Bill 10, 131st General Assembly has added a provision that will allow veterans to qualify based on their rating for individual unemployment (also referred to as “IU”). Previously, veterans were qualified based only on a total (100%) disability rating. This will provide the opportunity for hundreds of additional military veterans in Summit County to enroll in the homestead exemption.
 

Summit County Board of Revision Complaint Forms due by March 31, 2016

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Summit County Fiscal Officer Kristen M. Scalise CPA, CFE reminds taxpayers the deadline to file a complaint form (DTE-1) against the valuation of real property is Thursday, March 31, 2016.
 

First half 2015 real estate tax bills due February 19, 2016

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Summit County Fiscal Officer Kristen M. Scalise CPA, CFE would like to remind property owners that first half 2015 real estate taxes are due on Friday, February 19, 2016, with the exception of military personnel. Property taxes are deferred for military reservists who are on active duty. Applications can be obtained by calling (330)643-2641 or visiting Military Assistance.
 

Time is Running Out to Purchase 2016 Dog Licenses

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Time is running out for Summit County dog owners to purchase 2016 licenses for their pets. Ohio law requires all dog licenses to be renewed by January 31, 2016. The cost for a single year license is $18.00, a three-year license is $54.00 and a permanent license is $180.00. Citizens who fail to meet the January 31, 2016 deadline, will be required to pay the statutory late fee of $18.00.
 

First half 2015 real estate tax bills to be mailed, due on February 19

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Summit County Fiscal Officer Kristen M. Scalise CPA, CFE has announced that first half 2015 real estate tax bills will be mailed beginning Thursday, January 14, 2016.
 

Complaints against the valuation of real estate being accepted now

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Fiscal Officer Kristen M. Scalise CPA, CFE reminds taxpayers that the Board of Revision will be accepting complaints against the valuation of their real estate beginning January 1, 2016. The deadline to file a complaint form (DTE 1) is March 31, 2016.
 

Award of Financial Reporting Achievement

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Summit County Fiscal Officer Kristen M. Scalise CPA, CFE is pleased to announce that the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting has been awarded to the County of Summit by the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) for its comprehensive annual financial report (CAFR). The Certificate of Achievement is the highest form of recognition in the area of governmental accounting and financial reporting, and its attainment represents a significant accomplishment by a government and its management.
 

Third billing delinquent real estate tax bills in the mail

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Summit County Fiscal Officer Kristen M. Scalise CPA, CFE has announced a third billing for parcels that have delinquent taxes. The tax bills will be mailed beginning Tuesday, October 20, 2015 as a courtesy to our taxpayers.
 

Options to Protect Your Heirs and Assets at 6:30 p.m. on October 20, 2015

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Summit County Probate Court Judge Elinore Marsh Stormer, Fiscal Officer Kristen M. Scalise CPA, CFE and Clerk of Courts Daniel M. Horrigan invite citizens to attend Your Family Matters: Options to Protect Your Heirs and Assets at 6:30 p.m. on October 20, 2015 at Northwest Branch Library, 1720 Shatto Ave., Akron.
 

Free community program helps citizens plan for the future

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Summit County Probate Court Judge Elinore Marsh Stormer, Fiscal Officer Kristen M. Scalise CPA, CFE and Clerk of Courts Daniel M. Horrigan invite citizens to attend one of two upcoming sessions of Your Family Matters: Options to Protect Your Heirs and Assets:
 

Free community program helps citizens plan for the future

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Summit County Probate Court Judge Elinore Marsh Stormer, Fiscal Officer Kristen M. Scalise CPA, CFE and Clerk of Courts Daniel M. Horrigan invite citizens to attend a session of Your Family Matters: Options to Protect Your Heirs and Assets at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, September 29, 2015 at Ellet Branch Library, 2470 E. Market St., Akron.
 

Ohio Auditor of State honors Fiscal Officer, County of Summit

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Summit County Fiscal Officer Kristen M. Scalise CPA, CFE is pleased to announce that the County of Summit has qualified for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction. The award is given to the top 5% of local governments that have demonstrated exemplary financial reporting and serve as a standard for accountable government.
 

Second half 2014 real estate tax bills due July 17

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Summit County Fiscal Officer Kristen M. Scalise CPA, CFE would like to remind property owners that second half 2014 real estate taxes are due on Friday, July 17, 2015, with the exception of military personnel. Property taxes are deferred for military reservists who are on active duty. Applications can be obtained by calling (330)643-2641 or visiting our Military Assistance.
 

Fiscal Officer Scalise to offer real estate tax relief to June storm victims

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Summit County Fiscal Officer Kristen M. Scalise CPA, CFE has announced that real estate tax relief will be available to property owners who have sustained damage in the wake of the recent storm. Fiscal Officer Scalise’s office is taking the necessary steps to provide property owners the ability to file an Application for Valuation Deduction for Destroyed or Damaged Property (Form DTE 26), pursuant to Ohio Revised Code §319.38.
 

Second half 2014 real estate tax bills in mail, due on July 17

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Summit County Fiscal Officer Kristen M. Scalise CPA, CFE has announced that second half 2014 real estate tax bills will be mailed starting Monday, June 8, 2015.
 

Owner-Occupancy Tax Reduction and Homestead Exemption deadline approaching, increased exemption for military veterans

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Summit County Fiscal Officer Kristen M. Scalise CPA, CFE reminds homeowners that the deadline for filing an application for the Owner-Occupancy Tax Reduction and Homestead Exemption for tax year 2014 is Monday, June 1, 2015. These property tax reductions provide a significant savings to property owners in Summit County.
 

$4.64 million dollars to schools, community

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Summit County Fiscal Officer Kristen M. Scalise CPA, CFE is pleased to announce that she will return $4,644,900 in tax dollars to local taxing authorities. School districts are the major benefactor of the refund, receiving a total of $2,986,840.99. The money is a credit of the Real Estate Assessment Fund and will be distributed in early May.
 

Board of Revision Complaint Forms due by March 31

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Summit County Fiscal Officer Kristen M. Scalise CPA, CFE reminds property owners that the deadline to file a complaint form (DTE-1) against the valuation of real property is Tuesday, March 31, 2015.
 

Homestead tax reduction available to qualifying homeowners

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Summit County Fiscal Officer Kristen M. Scalise CPA, CFE would like to remind property owners that the homestead exemption is available to provide property tax relief to those who qualify. The homestead exemption is a valuable tax reduction offering Summit County homeowners an average savings of $535 per year. The deadline to apply is Monday, June 1, 2015.
 


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