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Shapiro Administration Gets Stuff Done: More than 500K Tax Cuts Totaling $304 Million Delivered to Pennsylvanians Through Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program

10/02/2024
The successful work to deliver relief for older Pennsylvanians and people with disabilities follows Governor Shapiro’s push to expand the Property Tax/Rent Rebate program for the first time in nearly 20 years.

Shapiro Administration Delivers Funding to Provide Free Legal Assistance with PA Taxes at Taxpayer Clinics

08/27/2024
The Department of Revenue provided a combined total of $150,000 so that free legal aid on state tax matters is now available through the University of Pittsburgh School of Law, Temple University Beasley School of Law, and Villanova University Charles Widger School of Law

Shapiro Administration Announces More than 100K First-Time Filers Have Submitted Applications for PA’s Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program

08/07/2024
The significant jump in new applicants follows Governor Shapiro’s work to expand the Property Tax/Rent Rebate program for the first time in nearly 20 years.<br>

Governor Shapiro, U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen Announce Pennsylvania to Join IRS Direct File, Ensuring Pennsylvanians Can File Federal and State Taxes for Free Starting Next Year

07/30/2024
Governor Shapiro continues his work to lower costs for Pennsylvanians and provide digital services that are responsive, user-friendly, and accessible to every Pennsylvanian. <br><br>Building on Pennsylvania’s free state tax preparation tool myPATH, IRS Direct File will help Pennsylvanians save time and money by allowing people to prepare and file their federal taxes for free online.

ICYMI: Across the Commonwealth, Governor Shapiro Visits with Seniors As More Than 442,000 Rebates Totaling $266 Million in 2023 Property Tax/Rent Rebate Checks Begin to Go Out

07/03/2024
“I was excited to learn the state legislature and Governor Shapiro passed the expansion of this important program. This ultimately helps me to support my family and make ends meet by paying our bills. I appreciate this program helping us to stay in and enjoy living in our home.&quot;

As Property Tax/Rent Rebate Checks Go Out Today, Governor Shapiro and Secretary Browne Visit Senior Center in Lackawanna County and Remind Eligible Pennsylvanians to Apply

07/01/2024
After receiving bipartisan support in the General Assembly, legislation signed by Governor Shapiro expanded the Property Tax/Rent Rebate program to deliver the largest targeted tax cut for seniors in nearly two decades.

In Centre County, Governor Shapiro and Secretary Kavulich Visit Senior Center, Announce 2023 Property Tax/Rent Rebate Checks Will Go Out Starting July 1, and Remind Eligible Pennsylvanians to Apply

06/28/2024
Governor Shapiro worked with Democrats and Republicans in the General Assembly to expand the Property Tax/Rent Rebate program and deliver the largest targeted tax cut for seniors in nearly two decades – nearly doubling the maximum rebate and putting more money back in seniors’ pockets.

In Dauphin County, Governor Shapiro and Secretary Browne Announce that $266 Million in 2023 Property Tax/Rent Rebate Checks Will Go Out to Seniors and People with Disabilities Starting July 1

06/26/2024
Last year, Governor Shapiro signed into law the first expansion of the Property Tax/Rent Rebate program in nearly two decades – delivering the largest targeted tax cut for seniors since 2006 and putting money back in their pockets.

In Delaware County, Governor Shapiro Announces that $266 Million in 2023 Property Tax/Rent Rebates Will Start Going Out July 1

06/24/2024
Governor Shapiro’s expansion of the Property Tax/Rent Rebate program delivered the largest targeted tax cut for seniors in nearly two decades – making good on the commitment he made to Pennsylvania seniors and putting money back in their pockets.

Governor Shapiro Extends Deadline to Apply for Property Tax/Rent Rebates to Dec. 31, 2024

05/30/2024
Following Governor Shapiro’s work to expand the PTRR program for the first time since 2006, roughly 445,000 rebate applications have already been filed this year — including nearly 80,000 first-time filers.

Revenue Department Releases April 2024 Collections

05/02/2024
Collections for April were 373.3 million, or 7.0 percent, more than anticipated. Fiscal year-to-date collections are $739.3 million above estimate.

Shapiro Administration Makes Free PTRR Filing Assistance Available at Community Centers Across PA

04/30/2024
The Department of Revenue is providing additional in-person assistance across the Commonwealth following Governor Josh Shapiro’s work to expand the Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program.

Office of Taxpayers’ Rights Advocate Provides Record Support to Pennsylvania Taxpayers

04/10/2024
The Office of Taxpayers’ Rights Advocate (OTRA) within the Department of Revenue has assisted more than 6,000 taxpayers combined over the last three fiscal years — a three-year record for the nearly 30-year-old office

Department of Revenue Extends Customer Service Call Center Hours to Assist Late-Season Tax Filers

04/08/2024
The deadline to submit 2023 personal income tax returns is Monday, April 15, 2024

​Shapiro Administration Makes Free PTRR Filing Assistance Available at Community Centers Across PA

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

Eligible Pennsylvanians Reminded to Submit Applications for Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program

03/26/2024
​Thanks to an aggressive marketing effort, DOR has already received more than 209,000 applications for rebates. As of today, roughly 90 percent of those applications have been approved for payment.

Shapiro Administration Makes Free PTRR Filing Assistance Available at Community Centers Across PA

02/28/2024
The Department of Revenue is providing additional in-person assistance through more than 100 events across the Commonwealth following Governor Josh Shapiro’s work to expand the Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program

Department of Revenue and CODE PA Launch New Online Tool to Help Property Tax/Rent Rebate Applicants Find In-Person Assistance

02/21/2024
The lookup tool on the Revenue website helps people pinpoint a location nearby where they can receive help with their applications for the Property Tax/Rent Rebate program

Economic Outlook for PA Supports Historic Investments in Governor Shapiro’s Budget Proposal

02/09/2024
Governor Shapiro’s vision maintains a balanced budget and does not raise taxes — and even if every initiative is funded, Pennsylvania will still have an $11 billion surplus by the end of FY 2024-25

Free PTRR Filing Assistance Available at Community Centers Across PA

02/05/2024
The Department of Revenue is providing additional in-person assistance across the Commonwealth following Governor Josh Shapiro’s work to expand the Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program

Pennsylvanians Encouraged to Use myPATH to File 2023 PA Tax Returns

01/29/2024
The tax filing season opens today; returns are due Monday, April 15, 2024
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