After reform is implemented, the amount of tax dollars collected by local governments and school districts should remain the same as before tax reform. These two principles underlie several aspects of the recently passed Act 50 of 1998, and likely will remain in future local tax reform discussions. Brief Overview of the Pennsylvania Local Tax Reform Website Understanding the available options and their impacts is important if citizens are to provide informed input to legislators about tax reform, and if communities are to select the local taxes which are appropriate for their population, services, and resources. This website is intended to help citizens better understand local taxation in Pennsylvania, some of the arguments for and against local tax reform, the options available, and the potential impact of those options. The variety of local taxes in Pennsylvania can be difficult to understand.
Several aspects are particularly important to consider.
Arguments For and Against Local Tax Reform 3. Local Taxes Fairer 5. Courses, workshops, and other programming are made available to all communities requesting program assistance, and are tailored for local needs. If you would like information about these or other programs, or copies of the materials, contact your local Penn State Cooperative Extension office or visit the Community Affairs Extension website.