File #: ID 19-205    Version: 1 Name: tax exempt disability
Type: Action Item Status: Passed
File created: 6/18/2019 In control: City Council
On agenda: 6/25/2019 Final action: 6/25/2019
Title: Consider approval of refund of real estate taxes for 100% permanent and total disability rating by the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Attachments: 1. Memorandum, 2. Redacted Certificate, 3. Note regarding no interest due

Subject:

Title

Consider approval of refund of real estate taxes for 100% permanent and total disability rating by the Department of Veterans Affairs.

Body

Presented By:  Karen Rose, Commissioner of the Revenue

Recommendation and Review

§ 58.1-3981 of the Code of Virginia requires City Council approval of any refunds in excess of $2,500.  To provide Council with adequate information to determine approval while also maintaining confidentiality pursuant to Code of Virginia §58.1-3, the taxpayer name has been redacted on the Certificate of the Commissioner of the Revenue.  The original version of the Commissioner’s certification is on file in the Commissioner’s office, protected by attorney-client privilege, and will be signed by the City Attorney and provided to the Treasurer following Council approval.

 

TAXPAYER A paid real estate taxes in the City in 2015 through 2018. TAXPAYER A is entitled to a refund of those taxes paid after producing paperwork showing the 100% Permanent and Total Disability rating by the Department of Veteran Affairs. Amount of refund: $ 6,222.36.  No interest is required to be paid.