RCW 84.69.030Refunds—Procedure—When claim for an order required.(1) Except as provided in this section, no orders for a refund under this chapter may be made except on a claim:(a) Verified by the person who paid the tax, the person's guardian, executor, or administrator; and(b) Filed with the county treasurer within three years after the due date of the payment sought to be refunded; and(c) Stating the statutory ground upon which the refund is claimed.(2) No claim for an order of refund is required for a refund that is based upon:(a) An order of the board of equalization, state board of tax appeals, or court of competent jurisdiction justifying a refund under RCW 84.69.020 (9) through (12);(b) A decision by the treasurer or assessor that is rendered within three years after the due date of the payment to be refunded, justifying a refund under RCW 84.69.020; or(c) A decision by the assessor or department approving an exemption application that is filed under chapter 84.36 RCW within three years after the due date of the payment to be refunded.(3) A county legislative authority may authorize a refund to be processed more than three years after the due date of the payment to be in three years after the due date of the payment to be refunded.(3) A county legislative authority may authorize a refund to be processed more than three years after the due date of the payment to be refunded if the refund arises from taxes paid as a result of a manifest error in a description of property.[ 2019 c 32 s 1; 2015 c 174 s 1; 2014 c 16 s 1; 2009 c 350 s 9; 1991 c 245 s 32; 1989 c 378 s 32; 1961 c 15 s 84.69.030. Prior: 1957 c 120 s 3.]
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