Galloway to Host Forums for on Tax/Rent Rebate Program

From a press release submitted by State Rep. John Galloway (D -140):

Earlier this week,  State Rep. John Galloway, D-Bucks, announced his staff will host forums to help senior citizens in his legislative district fill out and submit Pennsylvania’s 2013 Property Tax/Rent Rebate applications. The dates, times and locations are as follows:

• 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Thursday, March 6, Bristol Borough Area Active Adult Center, 301 Wood St., Bristol

• 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Tuesday, March 25, Falls Township Senior Center, Trenton and Oxford Valley roads, Fairless Hills

 “The Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program is funded through Pennsylvania Lottery profits, and is meant to help reimburse low- and fixed-income homeowners for the property taxes they paid in the previous year,” Galloway said. “Also, some seniors may qualify for rent rebates.”

Seniors 65 or older, widows and widowers 50 or older and permanently disabled adults age 18-64 may be eligible for the refunds, depending on their income level.

Homeowners may earn up to $35,000 and renters may earn up to $15,000 in the 2013 calendar year, and only half of the applicant’s Social Security, Supplemental Security and federal railroad Retirement Tier 1 earnings will count toward the limit.

The maximum rebate is $650, depending on the person’s income.

“My staff is trained to help determine if you qualify, and to complete the forms if you are eligible,” Galloway said. “Please bring your 2013 income statements and paid property tax receipts when you come to these events.”

The deadline to file for a refund is June 30.

For more information about the Tax/Rent Rebate Program click here