The Pennsylvania Department of Revenue announced earlier this week that the deadline for older adults and individuals with disabilities to apply for the rent rebate program has been extended from June 30 to December 31 2013.
“Each year we take a look at the program as the statutory June 30 application deadline approaches, and if the funds are there, as they have been each year in
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recent memory, we extend the deadline to ensure everyone who is eligible for the program has time to apply for the tax relief they’re owed,” Secretary of Revenue Dan Meuser said.
According to the Dept of Revenue, as of May 31st they have received a little more than 500,000 applications for the program that benefits Pennsylvanian’s who are 65 or older, widows and widowers age 50 and older and those living with disabilities 18 and over. The income limit to apply for homeowner is $35,000 and $15,00o annually for renters.
The department expects about 600,00 households to benefit from the program.
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Applicants may obtain Property Tax/Rent Rebate claim forms (PA-1000) and related information online at www.revenue.state.pa.us or by calling, toll-free, 1-888-222-9190
It costs nothing to apply for a rebate. In response to continued inquiries and complaints regarding fee-based application filing services offered privately, the
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department reminds residents that free filing help is available at hundreds of locations across the state. Application forms and assistance are also available at no cost from Department of Revenue district offices, local Area Agencies on Aging, senior centers and state legislators’ offices.
