03/29/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 03/29/2024 06:48
03/29/2024
The Department of Revenue is providing additional in-person assistance through more than 50 events across the Commonwealth following Governor Josh Shapiro's work to expand the Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program
Harrisburg, PA - Representatives from the Department of Revenue (DOR) are scheduled to visit more than 50 senior and community centers across the Commonwealth in April to help Pennsylvanians who need help filing their Property Tax/Rent Rebate (PTRR) program applications. This additional in-person assistance is being offered in part to help Pennsylvanians who are newly eligible for the PTRR program following Governor Josh Shapiro's successful work Governor Shapiro: Property Tax/Rent Rebates Now Available for Eligible Older Pennsylvanians, People with Disabilities.
DOR representatives stationed at these centers will also be available to help Pennsylvanians file their Pennsylvania Personal Income Tax returns (PA-40s) prior to the April 15, 2024, tax filing deadline.
"We have been working hard this year to increase the number of locations where we are offering in-person support for people who need help submitting their rebate applications or filing their PA tax returns," said Revenue Secretary Pat Browne. "Many of our residents, including Pennsylvania seniors, benefit from having a face-to-face conversation with one of our experienced representatives. This assistance is especially needed this year following Governor Shapiro's successful work to expand the PTRR program to nearly 175,000 additional Pennsylvanians."
DOR staff will be available at the locations listed below by county throughout April, and additional dates and times are scheduled for the coming months. A complete up-to-date listing by county is available online with the latest information. People are encouraged to call ahead to verify availability and to make an appointment.
DOR also has a lookup tool on its website to help PTRR applicants find in-person assistance at a location near them by entering a zip code. These locations include DOR district offices, Area Agencies on Aging, and state legislators' offices. Those seeking help are encouraged to email or call ahead to schedule an appointment.
What Should You Bring with You?
Applicants who need assistance with the Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program application (PA-1000) should check the eligibility guidelines for the PTRR Program. The new claim season for the recent expansion of the PTRR program opened on January 16, 2024. The rebate program benefits eligible Pennsylvanians age 65 and older; widows and widowers age 50 and older; and people with disabilities age 18 and older.
Rebates must be applied for every year as they are based on annual income and property taxes or rent paid during the prior year. The deadline to apply for a rebate is June 30, 2024. First-time filers should anticipate that it will take additional time to review their applications and process their rebates.
If you have already applied for a rebate and received correspondence from DOR requesting additional information to complete your application, it is important to respond with that information as soon as possible. This will ensure rebates are filed in a timely manner.
Taxpayers who need assistance with the Pennsylvania Personal Income Tax return (PA-40) should bring their tax information/income statements, a photo identification card (driver's license, etc.), and Social Security cards for themselves and their dependents. As a reminder, all taxpayers who received more than $33 in total gross taxable income in calendar year 2023 must file a Pennsylvania personal income tax return by midnight, Monday, April 15, 2024.
Fairfield Area Senior Center, 106 Steelman St., Fairfield, PA 17320
Upper Adams Senior Center, 300 E. York St., Biglerville, PA 17307
K Leroy Irvis Tower, 715 Mercer St., Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Conway Community Center, 305 11th St., Conway, PA 15027
New Brighton Community Center, 1851 Third Ave., New Brighton, PA 15066
Berks Encore Douglassville, 2144 Weavertown Rd., Douglassville, PA 19518
Northern Blair Senior Center, 505 Third St., Tyrone, PA 16686
Williamsburg Senior Center, 423 W. Second St., Williamsburg, PA 16693
Canton Senior Center, 28 Tioga St., Canton, PA 17724
Towanda Senior Center, 131 Colonial Dr., Towanda, PA 18848
Phoenixville Area Senior Center, 153 Church St., Phoenixville, PA 19460
Berwick Senior Center, 1401 Orange St., Berwick, PA 18603
Essex House, 320 Market St., Middletown, PA 17057
Griffith House, 800 Wood St., Steelton, PA 17113
Highspire Apartments, 47 Ann St., Highspire, PA 17034
Jewish Community Center, 3301 N. Front St., Harrisburg, PA 17110
Chester Senior Center, 721 Hayes St., Chester, PA 19013
Good Neighbor Senior Center, 1085 Hook Rd., Sharon Hill, PA 19079
Surrey Center for Healthy Living, 505 Parkway Dr., Broomall, PA 19008
Senior Junction of Ridgway, Inc, 321 W. Main St., Ridgway, PA 15853
GECAC Tri-Boro Senior Center, 7555 W. Ridge Rd., Fairview, PA 16415
Northwestern Senior Center, 9 Academy St., Albion, PA 16401
Perryopolis Senior Center, 403 Liberty St., Perryopolis, PA 15473
Bobtown Satellite Senior Center, St. Ignatius Social Hall, Bobtown, PA 15315
Carmichaels Senior Center, 125 Municipal Rd., Carmichaels, PA 15320
Waynesburg Community Center, 1505 Morris St., Waynesburg, PA 15370
West Greene Satellite Center, 106 Grange Rd., Graysville, PA 15337
Lebanon County Area Agency on Aging, 710 Maple St., Lebanon PA 17046
Myerstown Senior Community Center, 59 N. Ramona Rd., Myerstown, PA 17067
B'nai B'rith House Senior Center, 1616 Liberty St., Allentown, PA 18102
Whitehall Active Community Center, 2301 Pine St., White Hall, PA 18052
Pittston Active Adult Center, 441 N. Main St., Pittston, PA 18640
Rose Tucker Nanticoke Active Adult Center, 145 E. Green St., Nanticoke, PA 18634
The Mountain Senior Center, 354 Memorial Blvd., Tobyhanna, PA 18466
Coal Region Adult Community Center (Shamokin Senior Action Center), 2 E. Arch St., Shamokin, PA 17872
Milton Senior Action Center, 219 Filbert St., Milton, PA 17847
Marysville-Rye Senior Center, 198 Leonard St, Marysville, PA 17053
Coudersport Senior Center, 165 Rt. 6 West, Coudersport, PA 16915
Galeton Senior Center, 5 Park Ln., Galeton, PA 16922
Oswayo Valley Senior Center, 128 Lyons St., Shinglehouse, PA 16748
Ulysses Senior Center, 522 Main St., Ulysses, PA 16948
Penns Creek Senior Center, 3551 Richard Rd., Penns Creek, PA 17862
Boswell Senior Center, 332 Stonycreek St., Boswell, PA 15531
Conemaugh Township Senior Center, 959 S. Main St., Hollsopple, PA 15935
Confluence Senior Center, 700 Reynolds St., Confluence, PA 15424
Mildred Senior Center, 7699 Route 487, Mildred, PA 18632
Clifford Active Living Center, 119 Cemetery St., Clifford, PA 18413
Fairdale Active Living Center, 6219 Ridge Rd., Montrose, PA 18801
Bentleyville Senior Center, 931 Main St., Bentleyville, PA 15314
Beth Center Senior Center, 316 Station St., Vestaburg, PA 15368
McDonald Cecil Senior Center, 3599 Millers Run Rd., Cecil, PA 15321
Washington Senior Center, 69 W. Maiden St., Washington, PA 15301
Latrobe Center for Active Adults, 15 Avenue C, Latrobe, PA 15650
Monessen Center for Active Adults, 1925 Grand Blvd., Monessen, PA 15062
Mt Pleasant Center for Active Adults, 424 Washington St., Mt Pleasant, PA 15666
Valley Center for Active Adults, 135 Kalassay Dr., Ligonier, PA 15658
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