STACK ANNOUNCES REBATE DEADLINE EXTENSION
PHILADELPHIA, July 3, 2007 – State Sen. Mike Stack today announced that the deadline to apply for Pennsylvania’s expanded Property Tax/Rent Rebate program has been extended to Dec. 31.
“This extension will give individuals more time to apply for a rebate,” Stack said. “I urge people to see if they qualify for this essential program.”
The rebate program benefits eligible Pennsylvanians age 65 and older; widows and widowers age 50 and older; and people with disabilities age 18 and older.
Last year, Stack voted for a new law that expanded the rebate program by increasing the income limit from $15,000 to $35,000 for homeowners and raising the maximum rebate for both homeowners and renters from $500 to $650. Applicants can exclude, as income, one-half of Social Security, Supplemental Security Income and Railroad Retirement Tier 1 benefits.
The expanded household income limits and rebate amounts for homeowners are:
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$0 to $8,000
$8,001 to $15,000
$15,001 to $18,000
$18,001 to $35,000 |
$650 rebate
$500 rebate
$300 rebate
$250 rebate |
For more information and for Property Tax/Rent Rebate claim forms (PA-1000) call 1-888-222-9190 between 7:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. or visit the Web site www.revenue.state.pa.us.
The Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program is one of four programs supported by the Pennsylvania Lottery. Since the program's 1971 inception, $3.76 billion has been paid to qualified applicants. The expanded portion of the rebate program is being paid for with revenue from slots gaming.
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