Lincoln Electric Co. v. Limbach

Annually, between February 15 and April 30, unless extended, a taxpayer must return truly and correctly all taxable property and its *178value. R.C. 5711.02, 5711.03, and 5711.04. According to French v. Limbach (1991), 59 Ohio St.3d 153, 571 N.E.2d 717, the Tax Commissioner then issues a preliminary assessment certificate, in which the commissioner divides the returned properties and values into county and taxing district, without challenging the taxpayer’s return. Based on this division, the county treasurer of the county in which the property is located determines the taxpayer’s personal…