Ethics questions surround Tree.com stock payouts to McCrory and Sanford
After Tree.com paid $171,071 in stock to McCrory and $108,539 to Sanford, details emerged in May 2014 via the companys 2013 proxy. Sanford received stock after taking office in Congress, raising questions about gifts and retroactive vesting. McCrory defended compliance with law while Sanford offered praise for the companys ethics.
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Sanford's Tree.com stock payout amid ethics fallout
Sanford joined Tree.com board in April 2012 after leaving as South Carolina governor amid ethics charges and a $74,000 settlement. He later resigned May 16 2013, with retroactive vesting of 5,518 restricted shares raising questions about disclosures and SEC rules while he served in Congress.
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City taxes guidance stresses county handling of changes and payments
Cothran says residents must start with Aiken County for tax value appeals or residency and homestead credits. County processes re-bills, receipts, and penalties. in-house payments now go to a P O Box in Aiken. Online payments incur a 1.9 percent fee. Calls: Auditor 803-642-1514, Treasurer 803-642-2092. Visit ai ken countysc.gov/tegov2.cfm for details.
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City and County Property Tax Contact Details in Aiken
Property tax accounts are accessible via the City of Aiken and Aiken County websites. For City taxes call 803-642-7654 or visit the Finance Building at 135 Laurens St. Payments can be mailed to PO Box 2458, Aiken 29802. City Finance 8 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mon-Fri. County taxes call 803-642-2092. County offices at 1930 University Parkway operate 8 30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mon-Fri.
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Delinquent City and County Taxes Face Rising Penalties
Delinquent City of Aiken property taxes incur escalating penalties from January 16 through April 20, then 2.5 percent from April 21 onward, with payment only by cash cashier’s check or card. Credit card adds 3 percent service fee. debit card requires minimum 10 dollars. County taxes accrue penalties from January 16 onward, with 3 percent then 7 percent, plus a 5 percent later fee if unpaid, and a 1.9 percent card fee. Payments go to the Delinquent Tax Collector’s office by cash cashier’s check money order or card.
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