TAX INFORMATION:
 
All resident should have recieved a 2009 Earned Income and Net Profits tax return by January 31, 2010.  This tax return should be filed along with a copy of your W-2 and/or any appropriate schedules by April 15th. All individuals moving in or out of the Township in 2009 must enclose a copy of their pay stub or a letter from their employer indicating wages earned and taxes withheld only for the period that they were residents of the Township. The tax return is available above.

On March 1, 2010, homeowners should have received their County and Township Real Estate tax  bills. The discount period ends April 30, 2010, face period ends June 30, 2010 and the penalty period ends December 31, 2010. After December 31, all unpaid tax bills are returned to the Centre County Tax Claim Bureau for collection. www.co.centre.pa.us

For those residents who have recently built a home in the Township, you should have received a supplemental bill for the varying periods of time by February 1st or July 1st. These bills are for the improvements to the land only (the house) and are generally not paid by your mortgage company. It is the responsibility of the homeowner to pay these bills unless they have made previous arrangements with the mortgage compnay.

On July 1, 2010, homeowners should receive their State College Area School District real estate tax bills. The discount period ends August 31, the face period ends October 31 and the penalty period ends December 31. After December 31 all unpaid tax bills are returned to the Centre County Tax Claim Bureau for collection. For more information regarding school taxes please visit www.scasd.org

The Harris Township Tax Office Staff may be reached at 814-466-6205