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Real Estate Tax Collection Information

Abbie M. Flinner, Tax Collector * 148 Ragan Road, Prospect, PA 16052 * (724) 473-5269 * muddycreektwptc@gmail.com

Office Hours:

County/Municipal Taxes
In-person office hours are schedule during the last two weeks in April as follows: April 17 - 4:30 PM to 7:00 PM; April 18 - 9:00 AM to 1:30 PM April 24 - 4:30 PM to 7:00 PM; April 25 - 9:00 AM to 1:30 PM ; April 26 - 4:30 PM to 7:00 PM If these days/times are not convenient for you, please feel free to contact me and set up an appointment for a time/day that will work for both of us. (724)473-5269
School Taxes
In-person office hours are scheduled during the last two weeks in September as follows: Sept 19 - 9:30 AM to 1:00 PM; Sept 21 - 4:30 PM to 7:00 PM; Sept 22 - 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM Sept 26 - 9:30 AM to 1:00 PM; Sept 28 - 4:30 PM to 7:00 PM; Sept 29 - 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM If these days/times are not convenient for you, please feel free to contact me and set up an appointment for a time/day that will work for both of us. (724)473-5269

Payments

Payment Period
The table on the right of the tax bill shows a breakdown of each tax levied as well as payment amounts for the various payment periods. So the amount that you owe changes depending upon the date that you send your payment in.

County/Municipal:

If your payment is postmarked or received on or before: Mar. 1 - Apr. 30 - You pay DISCOUNT (saving 2%) May 1 - June 30 - You pay FACE (no discount or penalty) July 1 - Dec. 31 - You pay PENALTY (10% added) *Payments made on or after December 15 th MUST be CASH or MONEY ORDER ONLY - ALL other forms of payment will be returned.*

School:

If your payment is postmarked or received on or before:Aug. 1 - Sept. 30 - You pay DISCOUNT (saving 2%)Oct. 1 - Nov. 30 - You pay FACE (no discount or penalty)Nov. 1 - Dec. 31 - You pay PENALTY (10% added)*Payments made on or after December 15 th MUST be CASH or MONEY ORDER ONLY - ALL other forms of payment will be returned.*
Payment Method

Cash

When paying in cash, please use exact change only. Cash is not kept on hand to make change. Please DO NOT mail cash. You may pay during office hours, make an appointment, or utilize the dropbox located next to the garage. It is also good practice to get a receipt when paying in cash. Please include a self-adressed stamped evelope and your full tax bill if utilizing the drop box.

Check

Please make checks out to: Abbie M. Flinner, Tax Collector Make sure your check is signed and filled out completely. Ensure that you have made your check out for the correct amount for the payment period. There is a $37.00 Returned Check fee for any returned checks. Following a returned payment, new payments and fee payments must be cash or money order onl;y. Additional checks will not be accepted.

Money Order

Please make money orders out to: Abbie M. Flinner, Tax Collector
Make sure your money order is signed and filled out completely.
Ensure that you have made your money order out for the correct amount for the payment period.
Receipts
When requesting a receipt, please include a self-addressed, stamped envelope and your full tax bill. The middle portion is your receipt that I sign and mail back to you. The tax collector is required to keep the bottom portion for two years as part of the municipal record.
If you forget to send in your receipt or a self-addressed, stamped envelope with your payment, you can always send them in seperately during the current tax year. Simply include a note stating that you have already paid, but would like a receipt.

Duplicate Receipts

Duplicate receipts can be purchased for previous tax years. If you find yourself in need of a receipt from a previous year, the fee is $10.00.

Rent/Homeowner Rebate

There have been recent changes to the criteria for qualifying for this rebate. Click the link for more information: Rebate Info. You will need a stamped and signed receipt to serve as proof of payment for this program.

Location and Contact Information:

Phone
Email
Physical Address
148 Ragan Road Prospect, PA 16052