Tax clearance certificate

What Is a Clearance Certificate? A clearance certificate is a certificate that verifies an entity has paid all its tax liabilities at the time the entity ceased to exist or transferred to a new owner. It also applies to the tax liabilities of a deceased individual when managing their estate upon death. A clearance certificate is not required in all jurisdictions and is most common in Canada, the U.K., and Ireland. In the United States, clearance certificates are more commonly issued by state revenue agencies. • A clearance certificate confirms that all tax liabilities of an individual or entity have been paid. • The certificate is applicable upon the sale of a business, transfer of ownership, or upon the death of an individual. • Different countries and different jurisdictions call for a clearance certificate depending upon the situation. Understanding a Clearance Certificate There are many different situations in which a clearance certificate may apply. A business may be required to obtain an income tax clearance certificate when it decides to dissolve. An estate whose assets have a high value may be required to obtain an Ireland requires tax clearance certificates when businesses apply for or seek to renew a number of different licenses. Gaming licenses, liquor licenses, and moneylender licenses all require such certification in Ireland. Individuals who wish to hold certain public offices in Ireland must also obtain tax clearance certificates. This includes senior public...

Mobile Home Tax Clearance Certificate-Required to Transfer Property Tax Liability Request a Certificate Online If you are purchasing a mobile home, or you are acting on behalf of someone purchasing a mobile home, in order to transfer ownership, you must request a tax clearance certificate using this form. Your request will be forwarded to a property tax service representative for processing. To avoid delays, please fill in the form as completely and accurately as possible. There is no charge for the initial tax clearance certificate. If there is a tax liability and you are not the escrow or title officer clearing this mobile home for sale, you will be contacted on the amount of the tax liability that needs to be paid prior to the issuance of the certificate. This tax liability may include an estimate of the current year taxes if the current year taxes have not yet been enrolled. All tax liabilities must be paid prior to receiving a tax clearance certificate. Until a tax clearance certificate is issued by the County, the owner on record with the County is liable for property taxes on the mobile home, just like an automobile or an aircraft. We recommend that the owner selling the mobile home should always request a mobile home tax clearance certificate to ensure property tax liability is transferred. If you are requesting a subsequent tax clearance certificate to replace one that has expired prior to title transfer, the fee is $10.00. Your request will not be processed until...

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