Application Deadline Extended
Rep. Martin Causer (R-Turtlepoint) would like to inform residents that the deadline to file for the state's Property Tax/Rent Rebate program has been extended from June 30 to Dec. 31, 2009.
Eligible participants can receive a rebate of up to $650 based on their rent or property taxes paid in 2008. The program benefits eligible Pennsylvanians who are 65 years or older, widows and widowers 50 years or older, and those 18 years or older with permanent disabilities.
Eligibility income limits for homeowners were expanded last year to the following levels, excluding 50 percent of Social Security, Supplemental Security Income, and Railroad Retirement Tier 1 benefits:
$0 and $8,000, up to $650 rebate (Homeowners and renters)
$8,001 to $15,000, up to $500 rebate (Homeowners and renters)
$15,001 to $18,000, up to $300 rebate (Homeowners only)
$18,001 to $35,000, up to $250 rebate (Homeowners only)
The Property Tax/Rent Rebate program is one of five programs supported by the Pennsylvania Lottery, which dedicates its proceeds to support programs for older Pennsylvanians.
As of May 29, the Revenue Department had received more than 517,000 rebate applications. About 578,000 older Pennsylvanians and residents with disabilities are expected to benefit from the program this year, compared to 310,000 prior to 2006.
The Department of Revenue will begin distributing rebate checks on July 1.
Property Tax/Rent Rebate claim forms are available at Causer's local offices: 78 Main St., First Floor, in Bradford (814-362-4400) and 2 Allegany Ave. in Coudersport (814-274-9769). They are also available online at www.RepCauser.com. People who already applied can also access information about the status of their rebate by visiting the site and clicking on "Where's My Property Tax Refund?"
Eligible participants can receive a rebate of up to $650 based on their rent or property taxes paid in 2008. The program benefits eligible Pennsylvanians who are 65 years or older, widows and widowers 50 years or older, and those 18 years or older with permanent disabilities.
Eligibility income limits for homeowners were expanded last year to the following levels, excluding 50 percent of Social Security, Supplemental Security Income, and Railroad Retirement Tier 1 benefits:
$0 and $8,000, up to $650 rebate (Homeowners and renters)
$8,001 to $15,000, up to $500 rebate (Homeowners and renters)
$15,001 to $18,000, up to $300 rebate (Homeowners only)
$18,001 to $35,000, up to $250 rebate (Homeowners only)
The Property Tax/Rent Rebate program is one of five programs supported by the Pennsylvania Lottery, which dedicates its proceeds to support programs for older Pennsylvanians.
As of May 29, the Revenue Department had received more than 517,000 rebate applications. About 578,000 older Pennsylvanians and residents with disabilities are expected to benefit from the program this year, compared to 310,000 prior to 2006.
The Department of Revenue will begin distributing rebate checks on July 1.
Property Tax/Rent Rebate claim forms are available at Causer's local offices: 78 Main St., First Floor, in Bradford (814-362-4400) and 2 Allegany Ave. in Coudersport (814-274-9769). They are also available online at www.RepCauser.com. People who already applied can also access information about the status of their rebate by visiting the site and clicking on "Where's My Property Tax Refund?"
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