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There are several different types of taxes collected in Manheim Township.
Real Estate Taxes: Each property owner is mailed a county and municipal tax bill by March 1st of each year. If your taxes are in escrow with your Mortgage Company or Bank, it is your responsibility to forward a copy to them for payment. If you do not receive a bill, it is also your responsibility to contact the Tax Office, at 569-6408, ext. 103, to receive a copy of your bill. If there is an address change, or you have a question concerning your assessment, please call the Lancaster County Assessment Office at 299-8394. The postmark on envelopes will be used for determining the date of payment. In fairness to those who make the effort to get their payment in on time, any late postmarks will not be accepted. If a receipt is desired, you must send a self-addressed, stamped envelope when making payment. Please call if you have any questions, as this will avoid any misunderstandings. School District Taxes: Each property owner is mailed a tax bill by
July 1 of each year. If your taxes are in escrow with your mortgage
company or bank, it is your responsibility to forward a copy
to them for payment. If you do not receive a bill, it is also your
responsibility to contact the tax office at 560-3091 between the hours
of 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., to receive a copy of your bill. If there
is an address change, or you have a question concerning your assessment,
please call the Lancaster County Assessment Office at 299-8385. The
U.S. postal service postmark on envelopes will be used for determining
the date of payment. In fairness to those who make the effort to get
their payment in on time, any late postmarks will not be accepted,
therefore it is advisable to send your payment several days prior to
the deadline to ensure it is postmarked by the U.S. Post Office before
the deadline date. Arrangements have also been made for payments to
be made in person at any branch of the Fulton Bank. If a receipt is
desired, you must send a self-addressed, stamped envelope and both
the top portion and stub when making payment. Please call if you
have any questions, as this will avoid any misunderstandings. School
Tax:
Earned Income Tax: Blank Earned Income Tax forms are also available at the same address. Transfer Tax: Real Estate transferred within the Township is subject to a 2% tax on the value transferred. The State receives 1%. The Township and School District share 1%. Transfer tax is collected by: Manheim Township imposes the Local Services Tax (LST) as provided by Pennsylvania Act 7 of 2007. The tax is $52.00 per year for persons employed in Manheim Township and is paid by payroll deduction or directly by self-employed individuals. The Lancaster County Tax Collection Bureau administers this tax on behalf of Manheim Township, the recipient of $42.00, and the Manheim Township School District, the recipient of $10.00 of each assessment.
Employers are required to withhold the Local Services Tax without regard to employment status or age. Minors are not exempt from this tax. Exemption from the tax is provided for individuals with a total income below $12,000. No person is required to pay more than $52.00 total each calendar year.
Refunds may be requested throughout the year for duplicate payments. Exemption may be requested at the beginning of each year by completing an exemption form and submitting it to their employer and municipality. Refund request forms and exemption forms are available from: Lancaster County Tax Collection Bureau or by visiting their website. Forms are also available at the Municipal Office located at 1840 Municipal Drive.
Additional information is available at www.state.pa.us. You may also contact the Finance Officer at the Municipal Office by email or by calling 569-6408, extension 107.
How to Calculate Your
Property Tax
School Tax:
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