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TOWNSHIP TAX COLLECTOR/TREASURER

ATTENTION EMPLOYERS:
2012 Earned Income Tax Collection

Click the following link to access the Westmoreland County Tax Collection Committee's (WCTCC) site for 2012 Earned Income Tax Collection changes related to ACT 32:
http://westmorelandcountytcc.org/index.html


Larry Wojcik was elected as Penn Township's treasurer and township tax collector starting in 2006. If you move into the township, you should notify him, so that you receive your bills and tax forms at the appropriate time. He collects the following taxes.

Local Services Tax - All individuals who physically work within the borders of Penn Township and earn income from that work are subject to the $52.00 Local Services Tax. Unlike the previous EMS Tax, this is on all sources of earned income. In most cases, this is deducted by your employer. There are exemptions to the Local Services Tax. Please call the tax office, 724-744-1414, for exemption information, or go to www.newpa.com and scroll to the bottom of the page to the subtitle "Local Tax Information". Click on that title and look for the upfront exemption and military exemption.

Real Estate Property Taxes - Property taxes are assessed on any real estate held within the township. Westmoreland County/Penn Township Real Estate Taxes are due June 30, while school real estate taxes are due November 30. A discount is available if the tax is paid before the discount date noted on the bill and a penalty applies if the bill is paid late. (view FAQs about real estate taxes) Learn about the Homestead Exclusion

Amusement Device Fees - Amusement device fees are assessed upon any juke boxes or mechanical or electronic games used for profit. The fee amount is $100 per device per calendar year, which is due by March 15.

Street Light Assessment - The street light assessment is assessed upon certain areas of the township that have street lights. The tax amount varies according to the property's front footage and is billed with the county/municipal taxes.

Junk Yard License - A junk yard license is required by all township junkyards.

Contact Information and Office Hours:
Address: Penn Township Municipal Building, 2001 Municipal Court, Harrison City, PA 15636
Telephone: 724-744-1414
Fax: 724-744-1429
Regular office hours: Monday - Thursday: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
A drop-off box is located near the entrance to the municipal building.

Did Your Address Change? The taxpayer is the township tax office's only source of information regarding an address change, so please report your address changes. There are still many 911 changes that have not been made at their office.

Payment by Credit Card: Credit Card payments can be made through Official Payments at www.officialpayments.com or 1-800-272-9829. The jurisdiction code is 4807. This is the code for the Penn Township Tax Office. An incorrect code entry will send your payment to the wrong tax office and could cause you to miss a deadline. Please include your tax map number when paying. More information

Current Millage Rates:
Penn Township - 13.7 mills, January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2011
Westmoreland County - 20.99 mills, January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2011
Penn-Trafford School District - 73.25 mills, July 1, 2011 - June 30, 2012

County/Township Real Estate Tax Deadlines:
Discount period - April 30
Face period - June 30
The taxpayer must return the tax statement with payment.

School Real Estate Tax Deadlines
Discount Period - September 30
Face Period - November 30
The taxpayer must return the tax statement with payment.

Monthly Treasurer's Reports:

January 2011, February 2011, March 2011, April 2011, May 2011, June 2011, July 2011, August 2011, September 2011, October 2011, November 2011, December 2011

January 2010, February 2010, March 2010, April 2010, May 2010, June 2010, July 2010, August 2010, September 2010, October 2010, November 2010, December 2010

 

   


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