Q. What is considered an Overpayment?
A: Payment made over what is due for current year. Example: Due for year $300.00 amount paid $400.00, overpayment due $100.00.
Q: What is the procedure for applying for a refund?
A: In September, from the overpayment listing, an affidavit will be sent to everyone having an overpayment for current tax year. The affidavit must be filled out, notarized and mailed in the enclosed envelope to: Stark County Treasurer, 110 Central Plaza S. Ste 250, Canton, OH 44702.
Q: Am I entitled to a refund if I refinanced?
A: If you refinanced during the first-half and we received a duplicate payment, the answer is no. Your taxes will have been paid in full during the first-half collection; therefore your mortgage company will not receive a bill for second-half. As a result, you should have an overage in your escrow account in May and should contact your mortgage company for an adjustment. If you refinanced during the second half and there is a true surplus, the answer is yes.
Overpayments do not always belong to the owner of the property. Mortgage companies and other lending institutions can make incorrect payments. Also, payments made at time of closing sometimes cause overages that belong to a previous owner.
Q: How long does it take to receive a refund?
A: If the refund is for a prior tax year it will take three to four weeks to process. However, once the books have opened for the current collection, the refund will not be issued until settlement is completed in September. Refund then will take 6 weeks due to the volume of requests made in September.
Q: Who should request the refund?
A: The refund may be requested by the title company or mortgage company on behalf of the homeowner. Or, it may be requested by the entity that paid the excess or erroneous payment.
Q: How do I obtain a refund on a parcel paid in error upon which I have no interest?
A: The entity who paid the taxes must submit written request along with payment verification within 30 days of the close of collection in question. Once the books are closed, you may contact the party who was responsible for the taxes and seek reimbursement directly from them.
