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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 23 - 9 am to 1 pm; April 25 - 4:30 pm to 7 pm; April 26 - 9 am to 1 pm;
and April 30 - 9 am to 1 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:
September 17 - 9am to 1pm; September 20 - 4:30pm to 7pm
September 24 - 9am to 1 pm; September 27 - 4:30pm to 7pm
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.*
SPECIAL NOTE:
Per Capita Taxes
Per capita taxes are taxes that are levied by the school district on one's person. Anyone who is 18 years old or older and living in the school district are required to pay per capita taxes. This includes those who do not own real estate, such as renters and adult children living at home. Exonerations can be granted to those whose total income (from all sources) is $5,000.00 or less per year (A w-2 form or proof of income is required), and one or more of the following criteria are met:
1. The individual reaches the age of 65 by July 1 of the tax year.
2. The individual is developmentally disabled.
3. The individual is a patient in a nursing home.
4. The individual is physically disabled and unable to work.
5. The individual is in active military service.
6. Special request (i.e. full-time student, etc.)
If you feel that you qualify, please contact your tax collector for the necessary paperwork. This paperwork will need to be filled out as completely as possible and returned to your tax collector. The Slippery Rock Area School District has established the deadline date of December 1 for the acceptance of per capita exoneration requests by the tax collector on behalf of college students and for any other reason. As stated above, in all cases, a W-2 form or proof of income MUST accompany your request.
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.
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.