Includes tax reliance of school districts, counties, cities, boroughs, townships of the first class, and townships of the second class. Understanding School Tax Changes Under Act 50 of 1998 Extension circular. Introduction to the school tax reform aspects of Act 50 of 1998, including how to implement these changes in your school district, how the changes will affect school districts, and what Act 50 does not address. Understanding the Homestead and Farmstead Exclusions Extension circular. Introduction to the homestead and farmstead exclusions, which were authorized for counties, municipalities, and school districts by Act 50 of 1998.
Details breakdown of real property tax across different land uses, and thus different taxpayers.
Workbook introducing basic concepts of tax fairness, and provides a common language for understanding the reasons why some taxes seem fairer than others. Workbook for better understanding the community, who creates demands for services, and who has the ability to pay local taxes. It also helps develop profiles of key taxpayer groups in your community. Workbook for examining the current use of local taxes in your community. This includes which public services are provided, the role of non-tax revenue and the size of the tax base, and which local taxes currently are used in the community.