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Pennsylvania State Tax Equalization Board (“STEB”) establishes Common Level Ratio for each County for the calendar year 2019

June 25, 2020

The Pennsylvania State Tax Equalization Board (“STEB”) has released the Common Level Ratio (“CLR”) real estate valuation factors for 2019. The common level ratio is the ratio of assessed value to market value used to value properties in a particular county for property tax purposes, and is used for purposes of appealing property tax assessments effective for tax year 2021. Click here 2019 STEB Ratios (A7555681) to see the 2019 CLR list. To determine if…

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Annual Assessment Appeal Deadlines are Quickly Approaching for Many Pennsylvania Counties

By Paul Morcom

May 31, 2020

The annual assessment appeal deadline of August 1, 2020 for assessed values effective for tax year January 1, 2021 is quickly approaching for the following Pennsylvania Counties: Adams, Bucks, Butler, Cambria, Chester, Dauphin, Erie, Fayette, Franklin, Indiana, Lancaster, Lawrence, Lehigh, Luzerne, Monroe, Montgomery, Northampton and York. The annual assessment appeal deadline of September 1, 2020 for assessed values effective for tax year January 1, 2021 is on the horizon for the following Pennsylvania Counties: Armstrong,…

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PA Announces Additional Relief from Tax Enforcement and Collection Activities

By Sharon Paxton

April 17, 2020

The Pennsylvania Department of Revenue has announced additional relief from tax enforcement and collection activities due to the COVID-19 pandemic. A complete list of newly announced relief for taxpayers is available at https://www.revenue.pa.gov/Pages/Relief-For-Taxpayers.aspx. Some of the highlights are summarized below. Pause Payments for Existing Payment Plans Taxpayers with existing installment payment agreements may request that payments be suspended without canceling the agreement by emailing a request to RA-RV-CEC-DPP@pa.gov. The department will not default…

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COVID-19 UPDATE: Waiver of Sales Tax Prepayments and Impact of Employees Temporarily Working from Home

By Sharon Paxton

April 15, 2020

Sales Tax Prepayments The PA Department of Revenue has announced that businesses that collect Pennsylvania sales tax will not have to make accelerated sales tax prepayments in April, May or June. Businesses that normally have a monthly prepayment requirement will not be charged penalties for missing the prepayment deadline during this three-month period. Under this new scenario, the Department is asking businesses to simply remit the sales tax that they collected during the prior month.…

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City of Philadelphia Department of Revenue tax guidance in response to COVID-19

By Paul Morcom

April 11, 2020

In response to the COVID-19 coronavirus emergency, the City of Philadelphia Department of Revenue has issued the following: REAL ESTATE TAX: The deadline to pay 2020 Real Estate Tax has been extended an additional 30 days. The due date for 2020 Real Estate Tax is now April 30, 2020. Additionally, the Department has extended the deadline to apply for an installment payment plan for 2020 Real Estate Tax. All senior citizens over the age of…

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Federal Stimulus Checks Not Subject to PA Tax

By Sharon Paxton

April 6, 2020

The Department of Revenue has announced that the stimulus checks, otherwise known as economic impact payments, being distributed by the Federal government are not subject to Pennsylvania personal income tax. Rather, the payments being distributed as part of the Federal economic stimulus legislation that was signed into law in March in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, will be considered a rebate that is non-taxable in Pennsylvania. The Department has also clarified that the stimulus checks…

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Pennsylvania Department of Revenue – Business Tax License and Certifications Extension Notice

By Paul Morcom

March 27, 2020

The Department of Revenue’s offices and customer service call centers are currently closed as the commonwealth takes steps to help slow the spread of COVID-19 in Pennsylvania. As a result, the Department of Revenue is extending all business tax licenses and certifications that are set to expire until further communication is received from the department. This extension applies to: · Sales, Use and Hotel Occupancy tax licenses · Public Transportation Assistance (PTA) Fund taxes and…

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Pennsylvania Board of Finance and Revenue – Update Amid Coronavirus Pandemic

By Paul Morcom

March 26, 2020

Board of Finance and Revenue Operations Under the Exigent Circumstances Created by the Public Health Emergency March 26, 2020 In order to protect public health and in recognition of the Proclamation of Disaster Emergency issued by Governor Tom Wolf on March 6, 2020, and the national emergency that was declared by the President of the United States on March 13, 2020, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Board of Finance and Revenue (“Board”) hereby issues the following notice:…

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Pennsylvania Department of Revenue Extends 2019 Personal Income Tax Return Deadline

By Paul Morcom

March 22, 2020

On March 21, 2020, the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue announced that the deadline for taxpayers to file their 2019 Personal Income Tax Returns is extended to July 15, 2020. This means taxpayers will have an additional 90 days to file from the original deadline of April 15. The Internal Revenue Service also extended the federal filing deadline to July 15, 2020. The Department of Revenue will also waive penalties and interest on 2019 personal income…

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Department of Revenue Issues Pennsylvania Sales and Use Tax Letter Ruling No. SUT-20-001 – Regarding Taxation of Membership Fee

By Paul Morcom

February 4, 2020

On January 31, 2020, the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue (“Revenue”) issued Letter Ruling No. SUT-20-001, which concluded that the taxability of a membership fee in a professional association depends upon what a member receives in exchange for the membership. If the member does not receive any taxable tangible personal property or taxable services in exchange for the fee, then the fee is not taxable. However, if a member receives taxable tangible personal property or taxable…

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Pennsylvania State Tax Equalization Board (“STEB”) establishes Common Level Ratio for each County for the calendar year 2019

Annual Assessment Appeal Deadlines are Quickly Approaching for Many Pennsylvania Counties

PA Announces Additional Relief from Tax Enforcement and Collection Activities

COVID-19 UPDATE: Waiver of Sales Tax Prepayments and Impact of Employees Temporarily Working from Home

City of Philadelphia Department of Revenue tax guidance in response to COVID-19

Federal Stimulus Checks Not Subject to PA Tax

Pennsylvania Department of Revenue – Business Tax License and Certifications Extension Notice

Pennsylvania Board of Finance and Revenue – Update Amid Coronavirus Pandemic

Pennsylvania Department of Revenue Extends 2019 Personal Income Tax Return Deadline

Department of Revenue Issues Pennsylvania Sales and Use Tax Letter Ruling No. SUT-20-001 – Regarding Taxation of Membership Fee

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