TAX REFUND
Motion/Request:
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MOTION to approve two tax refunds in the combined total amount of $33,831.45 with each exceeding $2,400.00 in accordance with tax collector departmental procedures
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Background:
In accordance with policies established for the Tax Collection Department, refunds to taxpayer exceeding $2,400 are to be approved by the Town Council.
Finance Director Comment/Recommendation:
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Mayor Comment/Recommendation:
Double payments on school bus taxes. I support the motion for refund of the overpayments.
Meeting Action Detail:
Town Council Meeting 11/09/2022:
File #: 22 686 Version: 1
Type: Financial Business Request (FBR)
Title: MOTION to approve two tax refunds in the combined total amount of $33,831.45 with each exceeding $2,400.00 in accordance with tax collector departmental procedures
Moved: Ryan Seconded: Irwin
Action: Approved
Minute Note:
Councilor Ryan stated in accordance with policies established for the Tax Collection Department, refunds to taxpayer exceeding $2,400 were required to be approved by the Town Council. He stated refunds were in order because there was a duplicate payment of taxes on the school buses.
VOTE: 7 - 0 Approved and so declared
Action: Approved
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Finance Committee Meeting 11/2/2022:
File #: 22686Version: 1
Type: Financial Business Request (FBR)
Title: MOTION to approve two tax refunds in the combined total amount of $33,831.45 with each exceeding $2,400.00 in accordance with tax collector departmental procedures
Moved: Saums Seconded: Ryan
Action: Recommend to Approve
Minute Note:
Councilor Saums stated in accordance with policies established for the Tax Collection Department, refunds to taxpayer exceeding $2,400 are to be approved by the Town Council.
Councilor Saums noted that these two refunds were to Student Transportation of America and were in the amounts as follows: $18,111.05 and $15,720.40. Therefore, he stated it appeared that the there was a duplicate payment of taxes on the school buses, and he questioned how this may have happened.
Mayor Allyn, III, stated Wells Fargo leased the buses to Student Transportation of America; and that both Wells Fargo and the Bus company both paid the property taxes.
VOTE: 2- 0 Approved and so declared
Action: Recommend to Approve