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Friday, July 13, 2012

July 13: Deadline to Pay Second Half 2011 Summit County Taxes

There's options if you can't pay, but the deadline is Friday July 13, 2012.

Summit County Fiscal Officer Kristen M. Scalise 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 13 to avoid the statutory 10 percent penalty. You can visit http://fiscaloffice.summitoh.net to print your own tax bill.   Homeowners who are unable to pay second half taxes can enroll in the Tax Installment Program and make monthly installment payments.  Taxes must be current; the deadline to sign up is July 13, 2012.  Call the office at 330-643-2869 for more information. Scalise said military reservists currently on active duty will not have to pay real estate taxes on owner occupied property until they return home from…

Wednesday, July 13, 2011

Government Brief: Summit County Property Taxes Due July 15

Homeowners can't pay the whole amount can sign up for an installment plan.That deadline also is Friday.

The Summit County Fiscal office reminds taxpayers that the second half 2010 Real Estate tax deadline is Friday, July 15, 2011.  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. Payments that are mailed must be U.S. postmarked by July 15, 2011 to avoid late payment. Taxes also can be paid at local banks through the county's Regional Tax Collection System. A list of participating banks is on the front of the tax bill. There are options for residents who may not be able to pay their taxes on time. Homeowners who are unable to pay second half in full can sign up for the Tax Installment …

Monday, December 13, 2010

Bath Nature Preserve Bond Paid Off, Property Taxes to be Reduced

Bath Township saves $379,750 in interest

With the signing of one check, Bath Township has cleared all its debt and reduced property taxes for homeowners. Bath Township Administrator Bill Snow said trustees made the decision to pay off the Bath Nature Preserve bonds early, saving the township $379,750 in interest alone. For homeowners, this means their property taxes will go down $19 a year for every $100,000 in value of homes, Snow said. "This is a day to celebrate," said Elaina Goodrich, township trustee. "I am extremely pleased that the township has the opportunity to decrease the tax burden on the residents and businesses in the community.  Now the township will be debt free in an uncertain economy." In 1996, voters approved a .98-mill levy to buy 404 acres of the former …

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