Causer Reminds People They Can Get Free
Help Filing for Property Tax/Rent Rebate
HARRISBURG – Rep. Martin Causer (R-Turtlepoint) today reminded area senior citizens to visit his office if they need assistance filing for the state’s Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program. Seniors need not pay for assistance from a private entity; Causer’s office will help for free.
“Several people called our office after receiving a solicitation in the mail offering filing assistance for a fee of $39,” Causer said. “They need not pay a fee. Anyone who has questions or needs help filling out an application can stop by my offices in Bradford or Coudersport at no charge.”
Causer reminded senior citizens that the deadline to apply for the 2010 rebate is Dec. 31. The 2011 program will not open for applications until early next year.
The program is open to Pennsylvanians who are 65 years or older, widows and widowers 50 years or older, and those 18 years or older with disabilities. It provides a rebate of up to $650 based on rent or property taxes paid in 2010.
Eligibility income limits are set at the following levels, excluding 50 percent of Social Security, Supplemental Security Income, and Railroad Retirement Tier 1 benefits:
$0 to $8,000, maximum $650 rebate (homeowners and renters)
$8,001 to $15,000, maximum $500 rebate (homeowners and renters)
$15,001 to $18,000, maximum $300 rebate (homeowners only)
$18,001 to $35,000, maximum $250 rebate (homeowners only)
Residents are reminded to provide all the necessary income, property tax or rental information required to process claims quickly and accurately.
For more information, contact Causer’s office in Bradford at 814-362-4400 or Coudersport at 814-274-9769. A link to program information and the application are also available at www.RepCauser.com.
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“Several people called our office after receiving a solicitation in the mail offering filing assistance for a fee of $39,” Causer said. “They need not pay a fee. Anyone who has questions or needs help filling out an application can stop by my offices in Bradford or Coudersport at no charge.”
Causer reminded senior citizens that the deadline to apply for the 2010 rebate is Dec. 31. The 2011 program will not open for applications until early next year.
The program is open to Pennsylvanians who are 65 years or older, widows and widowers 50 years or older, and those 18 years or older with disabilities. It provides a rebate of up to $650 based on rent or property taxes paid in 2010.
Eligibility income limits are set at the following levels, excluding 50 percent of Social Security, Supplemental Security Income, and Railroad Retirement Tier 1 benefits:
$0 to $8,000, maximum $650 rebate (homeowners and renters)
$8,001 to $15,000, maximum $500 rebate (homeowners and renters)
$15,001 to $18,000, maximum $300 rebate (homeowners only)
$18,001 to $35,000, maximum $250 rebate (homeowners only)
Residents are reminded to provide all the necessary income, property tax or rental information required to process claims quickly and accurately.
For more information, contact Causer’s office in Bradford at 814-362-4400 or Coudersport at 814-274-9769. A link to program information and the application are also available at www.RepCauser.com.
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