City of Williamsport treasurer reminds taxpayers of deadlines | News, Sports, Jobs


Williamsport’s treasurer and tax collector is reminding taxpayers of new installment dates for city property taxes.
City Treasurer Kevin Mackey aims to bring attention to any other taxes to which people may be subject and said his office can answer any questions taxpayers have regarding the five taxes.
The treasurer’s office administers the collection of the five locally assessed taxes: city real estate, school real estate, mercantile and business privilege tax, local services tax (LST) and amusement tax.
For property taxes, the treasurer’s office collects city and school taxes via online, in person, or via mail-in methods. By law, taxpayers are responsible for knowing when taxes are due.
City real estate
• Discounted rate — March 1 to April 30.
• Face-value — May 1 to June 30.
• Penalty — July 1 to Dec. 31.
School real estate
• Discounted rate — July 1 to Aug. 1
• Face-value — Sept. 1 to Oct. 31
• Penalty — Nov. 1 to Dec. 31
Starting this year, both city and school taxes are eligible for installment plans. Taxpayers using the installment option can sign up for the city or school in the first month of the discount.
City real estate
• First payment — March 31
• Second payment — May 31
• Third payment — July 31
School real estate
• First payment — July 31
• Second payment — Sept. 30
• Third payment — Nov. 30
Payments for both forms of taxes can be made in person at the treasurer’s office, online at paylocalgov.com, or by mail to PO Box 1283, Williamsport, PA 17703.
Local services tax
• 1st Quarter — April 30
• 2nd Quarter — July 31
• 3rd Quarter — Oct. 31
• 4th Quarter — Jan. 31
Filings can be made in person at the treasurer’s office, online via PALite, or by mail to PO Box 1265, Williamsport, PA 17703.
For mercantile and business privilege taxes, all payments are due by April 15. Filings can be made in person at the treasurer’s office, online via PALite, or by mail to PO Box 1265 Williamsport, PA 17703.
Amusement admission tax payments are due March 15 annually for those who sell admission for each amusement device or event. Payments are only accepted in person or by mail to PO Box 1283, Williamsport, PA 17701.
All questions regarding taxes administered by the treasurer’s office may be directed to [email protected] or by calling 570-327-7520.
Office hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Readers who need assistance outside of these hours are asked to call the office beforehand or email the treasurer to schedule an appointment.
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