Summit County Fiscal Office

Summit County Fiscal Officer Kristen M. Scalise CPA, CFE has announced today that the deadline for filing an application for Homestead Exemption and the 2.5% Tax Reduction for tax year 2014 is Monday, June 2, 2014. Real estate taxes are one year in arrears.

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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 Monday, March 31, 2014.

Summit County Fiscal Officer Kristen M. Scalise CPA, CFE has announced that the Fiscal Office will observe Weights and Measures Week on March 1-7, 2014. This week acknowledges the public servants who work vigorously to protect us as consumers and commemorates the first United States weights and measures law signed by John Adams on March 2, 1799. It is sponsored by the National Conference on Weights and Measures (NCWM).

The Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) has announced that the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting has been awarded to the County of Summit 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.

Summit County Fiscal Officer Kristen M. Scalise CPA, CFE would like to remind property owners that first half 2013 real estate taxes are due on Friday, February 21, 2014, 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.

Summit County Fiscal Officer Kristen M. Scalise CPA, CFE reminds dog owners that the last day to purchase a dog license without penalty is Friday, January 31, 2014. Citizens who fail to meet the deadline will be required to pay an $18 late fee.

Summit County Fiscal Officer Kristen M. Scalise CPA, CFE has announced that first half 2013 real estate tax bills will be mailed starting Friday, January 17, 2014.

The closing date for payment will be Friday, February 21, 2014, 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.

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, 2014. The deadline to file a complaint form (DTE 1) is March 31, 2014.

Summit County Fiscal Officer Kristen M. Scalise CPA, CFE invites dog owners in Summit County to submit a photograph of their pet to be featured in the “Licensed Dog of the Day” campaign on Facebook. The campaign is intended to bring awareness about dog registration and remind dog owners to purchase their 2014 dog license before January 31, 2014.

Summit County Fiscal Officer Kristen M. Scalise CPA, CFE is pleased to announce additional locations where veterans can obtain the new veteran identification card.  Fiscal Office staff will be on-hand at the Stow-Munroe Falls Public Library, 3512 Darrow Rd. in Stow on Monday, December 2 and Macedonia Family Recreation Center, 1494 E. Aurora Rd. in Macedonia on Thursday, December 5.  Both appearances will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Fiscal Officer Scalise announces successful Negotiated Tax Certificate Lien Sale and sub sale, collects $8.8 million.

Summit County Fiscal Officer Kristen M. Scalise CPA, CFE is pleased to announce additional locations where veterans can obtain the new veteran identification card.

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 22, 2013 as a courtesy to our taxpayers.

Summit County Fiscal Officer Kristen M. Scalise CPA, CFE announces that the review phase of the state mandated 2014 Reappraisal will move into the city of Akron. It is estimated that county appraisers will be in the area for approximately three to four weeks.

Summit County Fiscal Officer Kristen M. Scalise CPA, CFE announces that her staff will enroll homeowners for Homestead Exemption at several convenient locations throughout the county this fall. With the passage of the state biennial budget (House Bill 59), beginning with tax year 2014 new participants will be subject to a means test.

Summit County Fiscal Officer Kristen M. Scalise CPA, CFE announces that the review phase of the state mandated 2014 Reappraisal will move into the city of Cuyahoga Falls.

Summit County Fiscal Officer Kristen M. Scalise CPA, CFE has announced that her office will be issuing the new veteran identification cards during the 2013 Summit County Stand Down for Homeless and Displaced Veterans on Tuesday, September 10, 2013. The event is sponsored by the Summit County Veterans Services Council.

Summit County Fiscal Officer Kristen M. Scalise CPA, CFE announces that the review phase of the state mandated 2014 Reappraisal will move into Tallmadge, Mogadore, Lakemore, Springfield and Coventry.

Summit County Fiscal Officer Kristen M. Scalise CPA, CFE announces that the review phase of the state mandated 2014 Reappraisal will move into Hudson, Stow, Munroe Falls and Silver Lake.