Item Coversheet
Brunswick County Board of Commissioners
ACTION AGENDA ITEM
AugustĀ 15, 2022

Action Item # V. - 3.

From:
Bryan W Batton

County Attorney - Refund Request for Excise Tax

Issue/Action Requested:
Request that the Board of Commissioners authorize a refund requested for excise taxes paid in error in the amount of $2,262.00.
Background/Purpose of Request:
Per North Carolina law, a tax is paid to the Register of Deeds on the transfer of property in the amount of $1 for every $ 500 of value. Pursuant to NCGS 105-228.37, the Law Offices of Michelle Vereckey, PLLC has requested a refund in the amount of $2,262.00. The firm recorded a deed twice and a $2,262.00 excise tax was paid each time. A notice of the correction has been filed with the Register of Deeds.
Fiscal Impact:
Reviewed By Director of Fiscal Operations
Approved By County Attorney:
Yes
County Attorney's Recommendation:
To authorize the refund payment of the requested refund.
Advisory Board Recommendation:
The Register of Deeds recommends approval of the refund.
County Manager's Recommendation:
Recommend that the Board of Commissioners authorize a refund requested for excise taxes paid in error in the amount of $2,262.00.
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
Refund Request and Recorded Correction