Interest on EasyPay accounts reduces overall taxes due for many participants

Media Contact: Jennifer Ciaccia; (216) 250-5863; jciaccia@cuyahogacounty.gov

CUYAHOGA COUNTY, OH – The Cuyahoga County Treasurer’s Office recently returned over $240,000 in interest to taxpayers participating in the EasyPay program, resulting in a slight decrease in the amount they will owe when tax bills are due in February.

EasyPay is a pre-payment (or escrow) program that allows taxpayers to divide payments into installments (monthly, biannual or annual). Payments are then held by the Treasurer’s Office and applied when taxes are due. When taxpayers sign up to have those payments made automatically through their banks, the Treasurer’s Office applies the interest earned on their payments to their tax bills. Property owners can use their account number to check their earned EasyPay interest credit here.

"We're proud to return $240,000 in interest to taxpayers who enrolled in EasyPay," said Cuyahoga County Treasurer Brad Cromes. "We encourage more residents to take advantage of this program. By signing up, taxpayers can avoid penalties, save money, and manage their payments."

Enrollment in EasyPay is as Easy as 1-2-3 and can be done online.

1. Choose an EasyPay option: you can choose automatic deductions through your bank (required for interest earned credit) or pre-payment coupons.
2. Pick a payment schedule: options include monthly, twice per year (January and June), or once per year.
3. Submit an application

Important Dates:

• Early January 2025: Physical copies of tax bills will be mailed

• February 20, 2025: Property tax bills are due. Payments must be paid online, in-person, via phone, or postmarked by this date

   

  For more information about EasyPay, click here.