Free State Tax Help Available At Community Centers In Western, Central PA

Representatives from the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue will visit senior and community centers over the next several weeks to help Pennsylvanians who need help filing their Pennsylvania personal income tax returns and Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program applications.

"We know from our experience that many of our customers benefit from having a face-to-face conversation with one of our experienced representatives who can help guide them through the filing process, whether that is for a PA tax return or a rebate claim," Acting Revenue Secretary Pat Browne said. "We hope that Pennsylvanians in these communities will take advantage of the opportunity to receive free help from our staff in person."

Department of Revenue staff will be available at the locations and times listed. Please keep in mind that inclement weather may impact this schedule.

Allegheny County

  • Turtle Creek Center, 519 Penn Ave., Turtle Creek, PA 15145 
    Dates: February 21 & 28; March 3, 10, 17; from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Columbia County

  • Benton Senior Center, 42 Community Drive, Benton, PA 17814
    Dates: February 27, from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
  • Berwick Senior Center, 1401 Orange St., Berwick, PA 18603 
    Dates: March 28, from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
  • Bloomsburg Senior Center, 229 West 6th St., Bloomsburg, PA 17815 
    Dates: February 24, from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
  • Catawissa Senior Center, 319 Pine St., Catawissa, PA 17820 
    Dates: March 20, from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Mercer County

  • Riverview Manor Apartments, 15 West Connelly Blvd., Sharon, PA 16146 
    Dates: March 14, from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Montour County

  • Montour Senior Center, 605 West Mahoning St., Danville, PA 17821 
    Dates: February 21, from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Northumberland County

  • Coal Region Senior Center, 2 East Arch St., Shamokin, PA 17872 
    Dates: February 23, March 9, 23, from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
  • Sunbury Senior Center, 601 Pennsylvania Ave., Sunbury, PA 17801 
    Dates: March 8, 15, from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Washington County

  • Canonsburg Senior Center, 30 East Pike St., Canonsburg, PA 15317 
    Dates: February 27, March 6, 13, 20, from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Westmoreland County

  • Latrobe Center for Active Adults, 15 Avenue C, Latrobe, PA 15650 
    Dates: February 27; March 6, 13, 20, 27; April 3, 10; from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
  • New Kensington Center for Active Adults, 1039 Third Ave., New Kensington, PA 15068 
    Dates: February 7, 14, 21, 28; March 7, 14, 21, 28; from 9 a.m. - Noon 
    Note: Appointments are requested for this location. Call 724-335-8597 to schedule an appointment.
  • Mount Pleasant Center for Active Adults, 424 Washington St., Mount Pleasant, PA 15666 
    Dates: February 15, 22, from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
  • West Newton Center for Active Adults, 103 East Main St., West Newton, PA 15089 
    Dates: March 15, from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. 
    Note: This location only offers assistance for those seeking help with submitting a Property Tax/Rent Rebate application.
  • Herminie Center for Active Adults, 101 Sewickley Ave., Herminie, PA 15644 
    Dates: March 13, from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
  • Valley Center for Active Adults, 135 Kalassay Dr., Ligonier, PA 15658 
    Dates: February 23, March 2, from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Other Places to Find Tax Help

In addition to the locations noted above, state personal income tax assistance is available at the Department of Revenue's district offices. Assistance at district offices is available from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Customers are encouraged to email or call ahead to schedule an appointment.

What Should You Bring with You?

Taxpayers who need assistance with the Pennsylvania personal income tax return (PA-40) should bring their tax information/income statements, a photo identification card (driver's license, etc.), and the Social Security cards for themselves and their dependents. As a reminder, all taxpayers who received more than $33 in total gross taxable income in calendar year 2022 must file a Pennsylvania personal income tax return by midnight, Tuesday, April 18, 2023.

Applicants who need assistance with the Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program application (PA-1000) should check the eligibility guidelines on the Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program page on the Department of Revenue website.

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. 

 

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