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Argall Property Tax Ballot Referendum Bill Introduced in House
Washington, D.C. - March 4, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Rep. David G. Argall (R-Berks/Schuylkill) has introduced legislation in the state House that would give Pennsylvania voters a stronger voice in the ongoing debate about the best way to reform or replace the state’s outdated school property tax system
Homestead/Farmstead Tax Relief Application Deadline Nears
Harrisburg, PA - February 13, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) – Homeowners whose residences have not yet been approved for a homestead or farmstead exemption under the state’s property tax relief law have until March 1, 2009, to file their applications with the Berks County Assessment/ Homestead Office, Senator Michael A. O’Pake (D-Berks) reminded constituents.
Brooks Offers Legislation to Create Moratorium on Property Tax/Rent Rebate Eligibility
February 5, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) – Rep. Michele Brooks (R-Crawford/Mercer/Lawrence) has again sponsored legislation that would allow senior citizens who have received a small Social Security cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) this year to remain eligible for the Property Tax/Rent Rebate program.
GOVERNOR RENDELL ENCOURAGES OLDER ADULTS TO APPLY FOR 2008 PROPERTY TAX/RENT REBATE
HARRISBURG, PA - February 02, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) – Governor Edward G. Rendell today encouraged eligible senior citizens and residents with disabilities to apply for Property Tax/Rent Rebates of up to $975.
Argall Legislation Would Give Voters a Stronger Voice in Ongoing Property Tax Debate
February 02, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) – The legislative stalemate that has surrounded efforts to reform or remove Pennsylvania’s unfair and outdated school property tax system is unacceptable and voters should be given a stronger voice in the ongoing debate.
Congressman Sestak Votes for Historic Legislation to Rebuild Economic Security
Washington, D.C. - January 28, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) – To avoid a deeper and more protracted economic recession that would devastate the economic security of his constituents, while ensuring a more rapid recovery from the recession, Congressman Joe Sestak (PA-07) voted for H.R. 1, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, today, which passed the House by a vote of 244 - 188.
Deadline Nears to Apply for “2007” Property Tax & Rent Rebates
Harrisburg, PA - December 22, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) – Senate Democratic Whip Michael A. O’Pake today reminded eligible senior citizens who haven’t yet received a property tax or...
GOVERNOR RENDELL SAYS PROPERTY TAX/RENT REBATE DEADLINE IS FAST APPROACHING
HARRISBURG, PA - December 2, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) – Governor Edward G. Rendell today reminded eligible residents to apply by Dec. 31 for rebates up...
FREE PROPERTY TAX/RENT REBATE APPLICATION FILING HELP AVAILABLE IN JOHNSTOWN NOV. 14
HARRISBURG – Secretary of Revenue Tom Wolf today said agency representatives will be available from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on...
FREE PROPERTY TAX/RENT REBATE APPLICATION FILING HELP AVAILABLE IN JOHNSTOWN NOV. 14
HARRISBURG, PA - November 12, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) – Secretary of Revenue Tom Wolf today said agency representatives will be available from 8:30 a.m....
FREE PROPERTY TAX/RENT REBATE APPLICATION FILING HELP AVAILABLE IN SCRANTON ON NOV. 10
HARRISBURG, PA - November 6, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) – Secretary of Revenue Tom Wolf today announced that Department of Revenue representatives will be available from...
Attorney General Corbett announces lawsuits against Florida timeshare & vacation companies accused of advertising,...
HARRISBURG, PA - October 14, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) — Attorney General Tom Corbett today announced lawsuits today against four Florida-based companies accused of illegally...
Berks Seniors Reap $8.7 Million in Property Tax & Rent Rebates
Harrisburg, September 29, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) — With three months remaining before the December 31, 2008, deadline to apply for “2007 tax year” rebates,...
Rohrer Calls On County Commissioners to Take Emergency Action to Prevent PA Seniors from...
September 16, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) — With the Pennsylvania House returning for fall legislative session, Representative Sam Rohrer (R-Berks) is calling upon county commissioners...
Attorney General Corbett announces $2.3 million consumer protection judgment in Pittsburgh area real estate...
HARRISBURG, PA - September 11, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) — Attorney General Tom Corbett today announced a court-ordered judgment totaling more than $2.3 million in a consumer...
$203.8 MILLION IN PROPERTY TAX/RENT REBATES DISTRIBUTED TO SENIORS, RESIDENTS WITH DISABILITIES
Deadline to Apply for Rebate Program Extended to Dec. 31
HARRISBURG – Secretary of Revenue Tom Wolf today announced that $203.8 million was distributed to...
Attorney General Corbett announces consumer protection lawsuits against 11 home improvement contractors; $660,000+ sought...
HARRISBURG - June 12, 2008 - Attorney General Tom Corbett today announced a series of consumer protection lawsuits filed against 11 home improvement contractors...
Property Tax Bills Eliminated for 68,000 Senior Homeowners
HARRISBURG – The deadline to apply for Pennsylvania’s Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program for seniors and disabled residents has been extended from June 30 until...
Attorney General Corbett announces lawsuit against nine individuals involved in $40 million mortgage &...
HARRISBURG - May 23, 2008 - Attorney General Tom Corbett today announced the filing of a consumer protection lawsuit against nine individuals who were...
Berks County Seniors Reap Benefit of Property Tax & Rent Rebate Expansion
Harrisburg, April 29, 2008 -- A total of 11,831 Berks County senior citizen homeowners received property tax rebate checks last year -- an increase...
