This video examines the different taxes available to Pennsylvania communities today.
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Introduction to the school tax reform aspects of Act 50 of 1998, including how to implement these changes in your school district, how the changes will affect school districts, and what Act 50 does not address. PDF version.
Introduction to the homestead and farmstead exclusions, which were authorized for counties, municipalities, and school districts by Act 50 of 1998. PDF version.
Examines how the reliance on different local taxes varies across Pennsylvania. Includes tax reliance of school districts, counties, cities, boroughs, townships of the first class, and townships of the second class.
