[WSBARP] REET Supp. Excise tax statement can't be signed by P of A?

[scott at scottgthomaslaw.com]

I have worked for various state and local government entities since 1985, and I have to say that 3 checks to the same payee for the same transaction is one of the most ridiculous things I have ever heard of.

 

From: wsbarp-bounces at lists.wsbarppt.com <wsbarp-bounces at lists.wsbarppt.com> On Behalf Of Josh Grant
Sent: Wednesday, August 5, 2020 1:28 PM
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Subject: Re: [WSBARP] REET Supp. Excise tax statement can't be signed by P of A?

 

they require 3 checks.  one to the treasurer and two to the auditor, one for the $10 REET fee and one for the recording.

 

Joshua F. Grant

P. O. Box 619
Wilbur, WA 99185
509 647 5578

 

From: Joshua McKarcher 

Sent: Wednesday, August 05, 2020 12:06 PM

To: WSBA Real Property Listserv 

Subject: Re: [WSBARP] REET Supp. Excise tax statement can't be signed by P of A?

 

We also have to submit two separate checks in Asotin County, one to Treasurer and one to Auditor/Recorder. However, the REET signature line itself plainly refers to the grantor/grantee or agent, as do the instructions for Box 8. So that is just a misunderstanding on the person’s part. A little patience and kind explanation should get you there. 😉 Best, Josh

 

Joshua D. McKarcher

McKarcher Law PLLC

537 6th Street

Clarkston, WA 99403

(509) 758-3345

(509) 758-3314 (fax)

josh at mckarcherlaw.com <mailto:josh at mckarcherlaw.com> 

 

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Subject: [WSBARP] REET Supp. Excise tax statement can't be signed by P of A?

 

My client as P of A for her mom signed a gift deed for the grantor. County Treasurer returned everything including the  supplemental statement REET form which accompanied the gift deed .  With the notation that a P of A can not sign the supplemental statement REET form !!  Where did that come from?  So a P of A can sign a deed conveying real property but can’t the supplemental statement REET form which just says it’s a gift and there is no loan on the property. Seems odd to me.

 

(They also said the Auditor needed 2 checks one for the $10 on the REET form and the rest for the recording fee.)  

 

Josh

Joshua F. Grant

P. O. Box 619
Wilbur, WA 99185
509 647 5578

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