Summit County Fiscal Office

Fiscal Officer Kristen M. Scalise CPA, CFE collaborates with CSEA to continue to serve the citizens of Summit County

Fiscal Officer Kristen M. Scalise CPA, CFE has announced her office will process all cash child support payments beginning August 1, 2011.

CSEA clients will continue to utilize the payment window on the first floor of the Ohio Building and CSEA will still accept checks. However, those making cash payments will be given an invoice with their payment information.  Clients must then take this invoice to the Treasurer Cashier area of the Fiscal Office on the third floor to make their cash payment.

Summit County Fiscal Officer Kristen M. Scalise CPA, CFE announced today she would offer real estate tax relief to property owners throughout Summit County who sustained storm damage to their property in the wake of the July storms. Ms. 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 Real Property”, pursuant to Ohio Revised Code §319.38 with her office.

Second half 2010 real estate tax bills in the mail; tax bills available on-line; taxes deferred for military reservists on active duty

Summit County Fiscal Officer Kristen M. Scalise CPA, CFE has announced second half 2010 real estate tax bills will be mailed starting June 8, 2011.

The closing date for payment will be Friday, July 15, 2011 with the exception of military personnel.

Summit County Fiscal Officer Kristen M. Scalise is pleased to announce her office is again offering a Tax Installment Plan for homeowners. The program provides relief through monthly installment payments for residential homeowners who are facing financial difficulties because of our ongoing economic conditions.

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 2011 is Monday, June 6, 2011. Real estate taxes are one year in arrears. Applications are available in our office or online the first Monday in January until the first Monday in June.

Homestead Exemption is available to homeowners who are at least 65 years old during the year in which you first file, or be permanently and totally disabled, under the age of 65.