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The Commissioner of the Revenue is a state constitutional officer as set
forth in the Constitution of Virginia and is the chief assessing officer
of the local government. It is an elected position for a four-year
term and serves the taxpayers as well as the County. Ann H. Thomas
has served York County as Commissioner of the Revenue since 1992 and
achieved "Master Commissioner of the Revenue" in July of 2003.
Some of the taxes
processed which generate revenue for York County include personal property tax, real
estate tax, business license tax, meals tax, lodging tax and many other taxes that fall
within the guidelines of the state and local tax codes. This office keeps a
continuous record of the revenue assessed, from which key projections are made to the
County Administrator for preparation of the County's annual budget. This office also
serves as a source of revenue data for researching and planning for the state and local
community. State Income Tax, including accelerated returns and estimated income tax
processing, are a major function of the office. These revenues go to the
Commonwealth of Virginia rather than the local government.
The Commissioner of
the Revenue's Office is regulated by the State Code of Virginia. The responsibility
of the Office is to uphold the Constitution and the laws of Virginia. The scope of
the work administered and processed, and the taxes assessed by the Commissioner of
the Revenue's Office is extremely broad and complex. This office plays a vital role
in the multitude of services offered to taxpayers at the local level.
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