Pennsylvania Bill Expands Local Tax Installment Limit to Twelve Payments

Original title: An Act amending the act of May 25, 1945 (P.L.1050, No.394), known as the Local Tax Collection Law, further providing for installment payment of taxes.

Last action · February 20, 2025: Referred to LOCAL GOVERNMENT, Feb. 20, 2025Sponsors: Zach Mako and 8 others

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What This Bill Would Do

Official description

An Act amending the act of May 25, 1945 (P.L.1050, No.394), known as the Local Tax Collection Law, further providing for installment payment of taxes.

Why it matters

Property owners and local taxpayers gain the option to spread their annual tax liabilities across a greater number of monthly payments, changing how municipal and school district tax collection schedules operate.

Who It Would Affect

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Directly affected

taxing districts

Taxing districts are granted the authority to pass ordinances or resolutions establishing up to twelve tax payment installments.

Directly affected

taxpayers

Taxpayers gain the legal option to spread their local tax obligations across up to twelve payments instead of four.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many tax installments can local taxing districts now offer?

s are permitted to provide for tax payment in not more than twelve installments.

Do taxpayers receive a discount if they pay taxes in installments?

No is allowed when tax payment is made on an installment basis.

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Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.

Procedural history

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Feb 20, 2025HouseCommittee
Referred to LOCAL GOVERNMENT, Feb. 20, 2025

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