An Act amending the act of May 25, 1945 (P.L.1050, No.394), known as the Local Tax Collection Law, further providing for notices of taxes; providing for removal of deceased spouse; further providing for installment payment of taxes; and providing for imposition of fees for collection of delinquent per capita, poll and occupation taxes.
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- Passed House
- Passed Senate
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Overview
This bill amends the Local Tax Collection Law to clarify procedures for sending tax notices, specifically requiring notices to be sent no later than July 1st and addressing municipalities with Home Rule charters. It also establishes a process for removing a deceased spouse’s name from property tax bills and allows for the imposition of fees to cover the costs of collecting delinquent per capita, poll, and occupation taxes. The bill aims to standardize tax notices and streamline the tax collection process.
Key provisions
- Requires tax notices to be sent by July 1st, with exceptions for municipalities with Home Rule charters.
- Establishes a procedure for removing a deceased spouse’s name from real estate tax bills.
- Allows for installment payment of taxes.
- Authorizes the imposition of fees for collecting delinquent per capita, poll, and occupation taxes.
- Specifies the information that must be included in tax notices.
- Requires the Department of Community and Economic Development to provide a uniform tax notice form.
- Sets a five-year limit on when fees can be collected for delinquent taxes.
Who is affected
- Taxpayers
- Tax Collectors
- County Commissioners
- Municipalities
- Residents of Pennsylvania
Notable changes
- Standardizes the timing for sending tax notices.
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Cosponsors
Benjamin Sanchez
G. Roni Green
Steven Malagari
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