2008 PERSONAL TAX INFORMATION
In July of each year, the Phoenixville Area School District tax office prepares the personal tax bills for the taxpayers.
Per Person/Per Capita taxes
Issued to any person age 18 or older who resides in the Phoenixville Area School District. This tax does not matter if you own, rent or have a child attending the Phoenixville Area School District.
Occupation Assessment taxes
Issued to any person who is working, this tax is based on an individuals job title.
Personal Taxes Due Dates
In order to receive the discounted 2% from the face value of your tax bill, payments must be received from July 1 through August 31.
In order to receive the face value amount of your tax bill, payments must be received from September 1 through October 31.
A 10% penalty on the face amount is due on your tax bill for payments after October 31.
Personal Tax Payment Instructions
¬ Deadline for payment of all personal taxes is April 15. Failure to pay will result in taxes being collected by a delinquent tax collector.
¬ Occupation assessment can be appealed in writing on or before September 1.
DO NOT SEND THIS BILL:
Send appeals to:
Chester County Assessment Office
P.O. Box 2748
West Chester, PA 19380-0991
Bring this bill and the result sheet to the school tax office for correction of tax bill.
¬ Personal exemption must be filed annually. Final date for tax exemption is April 15.
¬ There is a $35.00 charge for returned checks.
¬ Partial payments are not accepted.
¬ Failure to receive bill does not entitle owner to discount or remission of penalty on taxes.
¬ The district requires an original tax bill at the time of payment. Duplicate bills can be obtained from the tax office; there is a $15.00 fee for a duplicate bill.
If paying by mail:
¬ Make check payable and mail to:
Phoenixville Area School District
P.O. Box 13562
Philadelphia, PA 19101-3562
¬ Payment copy must be returned with payment.
¬ If you would like a receipt, enclose a self-addressed, stamped envelope with check and both copies of the bill.
¬ Date of postmark determines amount accepted.
¬ Postdated checks are not accepted.
¬ If payment is made by check, stamped receipt is not valid until check has cleared.
If paying in person:
¬ Make check payable to:
Phoenixville Area School District
¬ Payment may be made at the Phoenixville Branch of Wachovia Bank on Main Street or French Creek during normal business hours.
¬ Bring entire bill with you when making payment.