Assists with completion of federal and state income tax, property tax, or rent rebate tax forms with proof of rent and property tax payments (February-April).

Assistance with completion of federal and state income tax, property tax or rent rebate tax forms with proof of rent and property tax payments (February-April).

Allows homeowners to make monthly payments based on household income and family size. Applicants must remain current on future real estate taxes.

Allows owner-occupied homeowners to pay their current year real estate tax in monthly installments throughout the year that they are due.

Prevents your real estate tax bill from increasing if you meet certain age and income requirements. The amount of property tax you pay each year will not increase, even if your property assessment or the tax rate changes. If your tax liability decreases due to a lower property assessment or a tax rate decrease, the amount of real estate tax you owe will also be lowered to the new amount.

Reduces the taxable portion of your property’s assessed value. With this exemption, the assessed value of the property is reduced by $80,000. Most homeowners will save about $1,119 a year on their Real Estate Tax bill.

Offers a real estate tax relief program for eligible homeowners whose property assessments (after the Homestead Exemption) increased by 50% or more from last year or 75% over the past five years. Participants must also meet income (see website) and length of home ownership requirements.

Allows homeowners who's real estate tax increased by more than 15% from the previous year to defer paying the increased amount until a later date.

Provides free housing counseling and free legal advice to give homeowners a way to negotiate with their mortgage lenders. Can also assist with property tax questions and appeals. Call if you have missed a mortgage payment, mortgage payments have suddenly increased, there is a problem with mortgage, have unpaid property taxes or City/water liens, got letter from Sheriff’s Office, don’t understand your loan documents, been the victim of foreclosure rescue scam, or have reverse mortgage questions.

Assesses the dollar value of property in Philadelphia to determine real estate tax. Also handles abatement, appeals and exemption programs that may reduce a property's real estate tax bill.

Provides advice in cases involving eviction, illegal lockouts, unlawful termination of utilities, and homes in disrepair.




For clients in subsidized housing, provides advice on:
- admissions and evictions
- termination of Section 8
- utility allowance problems and repair problems
- disability accommodations
- domestic violence and assault-related housing issues
- PHA grievance hearings
- adding or removing family members from a lease
- recertification issues.

Also provides assistance related to property tax appeals.

Activities include:
- Resolving taxpayer complaints and providing taxpayer service and education
- Determining, assessing, and collecting internal revenue taxes
- Determining pension plan qualifications and exempt organization status
- Preparing and issuing rulings and regulations to supplement the provisions of the Internal Revenue Code
- Information on the Federal Earned Income Tax Credit (EIC) program for working parents is available. Eligible parents can apply by attaching Schedule EIC to their income tax form
- Information on filing applications to become an "exempt" organization can be obtained by calling the "1040" line. EXEMPT refers to those groups wishing to become non-profits.
NOTE: To apply for exemption from PA Sales Tax, contact the PA Department of Revenue in Lancaster.

IRS Taxpayer Assistance Center (TAC): Personal tax help if tax issue can only be handled face-to-face. By appointment only.

Activities include:
- Resolving taxpayer complaints and providing taxpayer service and education
- Determining, assessing, and collecting internal revenue taxes
- Determining pension plan qualifications and exempt organization status
- Preparing and issuing rulings and regulations to supplement the provisions of the Internal Revenue Code
- Information on the Federal Earned Income Tax Credit (EIC) program for working parents is available. Eligible parents can apply by attaching Schedule EIC to their income tax form
- Information on filing applications to become an "exempt" organization can be obtained by calling the "1040" line. EXEMPT refers to those groups wishing to become non-profits.

Offers free help to guide individuals through the process of resolving tax problems that they are unable to resolve on their own.

Offers free help to guide individuals through the process of resolving tax problems that they are unable to resolve on their own.

Provides outreach and education. Helds clinic in various locations.

Provides free and confidential assistance to taxpayers with Pennsylvania personal income tax and inheritance tax concerns that have not been resolved through normal, established procedures.

State office responsible for collecting the Pennsylvania personal income tax, inheritance tax, sales and use tax, employee withholding tax, hotel occupancy tax, and all corporate taxes. Special programs administered by the Department include the Property Tax/Rent Rebate which assists in rental or property tax costs in the form of a rebate on rent or property taxes paid during the previous year.

Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program Eligibility Criteria:
- 65 years of age or over as of December 31 of previous year
- Reside with spouse who is age 65 or over
- A widow or widower, age 50-64, as of December 31 of previous year
- Be permanently disabled and age 18-64 during previous year
- Have income of less than $35,000 for the previous year

State office responsible for collecting the Pennsylvania personal income tax, inheritance tax, sales and use tax, employee withholding tax, hotel occupancy tax, and all corporate taxes.

Special programs administered by the Department include the Property Tax/Rent Rebate which assists in rental or property tax costs in the form of a rebate on rent or property taxes paid during the previous year.


Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program Eligibility Criteria:

- 65 years of age or over as of December 31 of previous year

- Reside with spouse who is age 65 or over

- A widow or widower, age 50-64, as of December 31 of previous year

- Be permanently disabled and age 18-64 during previous year

- Have income of less than $35,000 for the previous year

Provides legal assistance for individuals and families in need of help with labor law, employment discimination, public assistance, worker's compensation, unemployment benefits, pension and social security benefits, and tax disputes. Services include help with application and appeals, filings, and legal representation.

Provides legal assistance for individuals and families in need of help with labor law, employment discimination, public assistance, worker's compensation, unemployment benefits, pension and social security benefits, and tax disputes. Services include help with application and appeals, filings, and legal representation.

Provides legal assistance for individuals and families in need of help with labor law, employment discimination, public assistance, worker's compensation, unemployment benefits, pension and social security benefits, and tax disputes. Services include help with application and appeals, filings, and legal representation.

Provides legal assistance for individuals and families in need of help with labor law, employment discimination, public assistance, worker's compensation, unemployment benefits, pension and social security benefits, and tax disputes. Services include help with application and appeals, filings, and legal representation.

Assists qualifying taxpayers in resolving their problems with the IRS, tax assistance services, to include representation services for low-income taxpayers in their controversies and audits with the internal service.

Provides free legal help to persons, based upon their level of income, who have federal income tax problems or need federal income tax advice. Dealing with the clinic will not affect taxpayersâ?? rights before the IRS.

The clinic provides free advice and assistance for:

• Income tax returns being examined by the IRS;
• IRS tax-collection problems;
• Tax cases pending before the United States Tax Court.

Working under the supervision of experienced tax attorneys, the clinic's students assist in all aspects of delivering legal services to low-income taxpayers in disputes with the IRS. Students engage in interviewing, counseling, research, drafting, and negotiation with the IRS calendar and the disposition of the cases taken. In addition to working with clients, students meet for weekly case-review sessions.