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Akron, Ohio, March 17, 2020 – Summit County Fiscal Officer Kristen M. Scalise CPA, CFE has announced further operational changes to help mitigate the spread of COVID-19 (coronavirus). Beginning Wednesday, March 18, 2020, the Fiscal Office will temporarily reduce staffing to essential personnel only.
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Akron, Ohio, March 16, 2020 – Summit County Fiscal Officer Kristen M. Scalise CPA, CFE has announced that beginning at 12 p.m. today, the Fiscal Office will temporarily suspend public access at their main branch at 175 S. Main St. in downtown Akron, and two satellite locations at 1030 E. Tallmadge Ave., Akron and 1180 S. Main St., Suite 250, Akron.
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Akron, Ohio, February 28, 2020 – Summit County Fiscal Officer Kristen M. Scalise CPA, CFE would like to notify consumers that a new sticker will soon be affixed to gas pumps throughout the county. These stickers are issued by the State of Ohio and itemize the taxes included in the price of a gallon of fuel.
Thursday, 13 February 2020
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Akron, Ohio, February 13, 2020 – The Summit County Fiscal Office’s main branch, located in the Ohio Building at 175 S. Main St. in Akron, is open to taxpayers despite the downtown construction. Payments for first half 2019 real estate tax bills can be made in-person at the Treasurer Division (3rd floor) during regular business hours, Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
As part of the Main Street Corridor Construction Project, the Ohio Building is undergoing extensive work on its underground vaults. The sidewalk along Main St. will have limited access as the demolition and construction continues through February; however, the Main St. entrance to the Ohio Building will remain open for the duration of the work. An alternative entrance is also available through the Summit County Parking Deck, 200 S. High St., Akron.
First half 2019 real estate taxes are due on Friday, February 21, 2020. Summit County Fiscal Officer Kristen M. Scalise CPA, CFE offers several convenient ways to make payment, including online, in-person, by mail, by phone, at participating banks, and at MoneyGram locations. For more information visit https://FiscalOffice.summitoh.net
Taxpayers who have questions about accessibility or their tax bill may contact the Treasurer Division’s Customer Service Department at 330-643-2588 or email
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Thursday, 13 February 2020
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Akron, Ohio, February 11, 2020 – Summit County Fiscal Officer Kristen M. Scalise CPA, CFE would like to remind property owners that first half 2019 real estate taxes are due on Friday, February 21, 2020, 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 website at https://FiscalOffice.summitoh.net
There are several convenient ways for taxpayers to make payment:
- In person: Payments can be made in-person at the Summit County Fiscal Office, Treasurers Division, 3rd floor of the Ohio Building, 175 S. Main St., Akron 44308. Our office hours are 7:30am-4:00pm, Monday through Friday.
- By mail: Mailed payments must be U.S. postmarked by February 21, 2020 to avoid the statutory 10% penalty for late payment. A private meter is not valid for establishing the date of payment.
- At banks that participate in the Regional Tax Collection System: A list of participating banks is included on your tax bill.
- Online or by phone: Tax bills can be paid online or by phone through a secure payment service provided by Official Payments Corporation. Taxpayers will need their parcel number on-hand. A nominal service fee will be charged by Official Payments Corporation. To pay taxes online or by phone, go to https://fiscaloffice.summitoh.net/index.php/on-line-tax-payments.
- At a MoneyGram location: In person cash payments can be made through
MoneyGram, a payment service offered at 35,000 locations nationwide. MoneyGram
provides guaranteed same-day transactions. A nominal service fee will be charged by Official Payments Corporation. To locate a MoneyGram center, visit www.OfficialPayments.com/locate or call 1-800-MoneyGram.
The Tax Installment Program (TIP) will be available again this year. Homeowners who pay their real estate taxes directly to the Fiscal Office, but cannot pay the full first half amount due, can avoid late payment penalties by enrolling in the TIP. To be eligible, all taxes and assessments must be current. The deadline to sign up is Friday, February 21, 2020, also the last day to pay first half 2019 real estate taxes. Call 330-643-2869 for more information.
The Fiscal Office continues to offer various plans to assist in the payment of delinquent taxes. Any taxpayer who is delinquent should call 330-643-2600.
We remind taxpayers that Ohio law states it is their responsibility to obtain and pay their tax bill on time. To get a copy of your tax bill, please call 330-643-2588 or use our toll-free number at 1-888-388-5613. Tax bills can also be downloaded from our website at https://FiscalOffice.summitoh.net. Click on the “Property” box in the top menu, search for your property and then click on the link in the left side menu titled “Tax Bill (PDF)”.
Wednesday, 22 January 2020
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Akron, Ohio, January 20, 2020 – Summit County Fiscal Officer Kristen M. Scalise CPA, CFE reminds dog owners that the last day to purchase a 2020 Summit County dog license is Friday, January 31, 2020. Ohio Revised Code requires residents who own, keep, or harbor a dog more than three months of age to purchase and maintain a current dog license.
Wednesday, 22 January 2020
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Akron, Ohio, January 17, 2020 – Summit County Fiscal Officer Kristen M. Scalise CPA, CFE has announced that first half 2019 real estate tax bills will be mailed beginning Friday, January 17, 2020. The closing date for payment will be Friday, February 21, 2020, 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 website at http://fiscaloffice.summitoh.net.
Thursday, 26 December 2019
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Akron, Ohio, December 23, 2019 – Fiscal Officer Kristen M. Scalise CPA, CFE reminds property owners that the Board of Revision will accept complaints against the valuation of real estate beginning Wednesday, January 1, 2020. The deadline to file a complaint form (Form DTE 1) is Tuesday, March 31, 2020.
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Akron, Ohio, November 25, 2019 – Summit County Fiscal Officer Kristen M. Scalise CPA, CFE invites dog owners to submit a photograph of their pet to be featured in the “Licensed Dog of the Day” social media campaign. The campaign is intended to bring awareness about dog registration and remind residents to purchase a 2020 dog license before January 31, 2020.
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Akron, Ohio, December 11, 2019 – Fiscal Officer Kristen M. Scalise CPA, CFE warns dog owners about a potential dog licensing scam. The website ohdog-license.com is fraudulently selling dog tags online and claims to be an intermediate between users and the State of Ohio. Consumers are advised to purchase their county dog tag directly from the Summit County Fiscal Office, online at the Fiscal Office’s website https://FiscalOffice.summitoh.net, or at one of the following community locations:
Monday, 30 September 2019
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Akron, Ohio, September 30, 2019 – Summit County Fiscal Officer Kristen M. Scalise CPA, CFE is searching for owners of more than $3.4 million in county unclaimed funds. Citizens are invited to visit an unclaimed funds table at participating Acme Fresh Market locations to search for and recover monies owed to them. Unclaimed funds tables will be set up in stores from 1 to 6 p.m. on October 15 through October 25.
Friday, 27 September 2019
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Akron, Ohio, September 23, 2019 – Free help will be available to Summit County homeowners during our Delinquent Property Tax Clinic on Friday, October 11, 2019 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Barberton High School, Gymnasium, 555 Barber Rd., Barberton, OH 44203.
Thursday, 19 September 2019
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Akron, Ohio, September 13, 2019 – Effective October 17, 2019, statewide recording fees for most documents will increase by $6.00 due to the enactment of HB 166 state budget legislation. The new recording fee for the first two pages will be $34.00 (previously $28.00). Each additional page remains the same as current law at $8.00. Half of all recording fees collected are required to be submitted to the state to the credit of the Ohio Housing Trust Fund.
Wednesday, 21 August 2019
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Akron, Ohio, August 19, 2019 – Summit County Fiscal Officer Kristen M. Scalise CPA, CFE has announced that real estate tax relief will be available to residents who have sustained damage to their property in the wake of the recent storm. The Fiscal 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.
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Akron, Ohio, July 1, 2019 – Summit County Fiscal Officer Kristen M. Scalise CPA, CFE would like to remind property owners that second half 2018 real estate taxes are due on Friday, July 19, 2019, 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 website at http://fiscaloffice.summitoh.net
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Akron, Ohio, June 18, 2019 – Summit County Fiscal Officer Kristen M. Scalise CPA, CFE has announced that real estate tax relief will be available to residents who have sustained damage to their property in the wake of the recent storm. The Fiscal 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.
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Akron, Ohio, June 11, 2019 – Summit County Fiscal Officer Kristen M. Scalise CPA, CFE has announced that second half 2018 real estate tax bills are in the mail. The closing date for payment is Friday, July 19, 2019, with the exception of military personnel. Real estate taxes are deferred for military reservists who are on active duty. Applications can be obtained by calling 330-643-8088 or visiting our website at http://fiscaloffice.summitoh.net
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Akron, Ohio, April 15, 2019 – Summit County Fiscal Officer Kristen M. Scalise CPA, CFE has announced that real estate tax relief will be available to residents who have sustained damage to their property in the wake of the recent storm. The Fiscal 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.
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Akron, Ohio, March 12, 2019 – Summit County Fiscal Officer Kristen M. Scalise CPA, CFE reminds taxpayers that the deadline to file a complaint against the valuation of real property is Monday, April 1, 2019.
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Akron, Ohio, March 6, 2019 – Free help will be available to Summit County homeowners who have fallen behind on the payment of property taxes during a Delinquent Property Tax Clinic on Thursday, March 21, 2019 from 1 to 6 p.m. at the OhioMeansJobs Center, 1040 E. Tallmadge Ave., Akron, Ohio 44310. The clinic will be hosted by Summit County Fiscal Officer Kristen M. Scalise CPA, CFE, HFLA of Northeast Ohio, Summit County Executive Ilene Shapiro’s Department of Job and Family Services, Fair Housing Contact Service, Inc., Akron Financial Empowerment Center, Mustard Seed Development Center, and Community Legal Aid.
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