PTRR filing assistance available at community centers in the area

Representatives from the Department of Revenue will visit senior and community centers all across the commonwealth over the next several weeks to help Pennsylvanians who need help filing their Property Tax/ Rent Rebate program applications.

This additional in-person assistance is being offered in part to help Pennsylvanians who are newly eligible for the PTRR program following Gov. Josh Shapiro’s successful work to expand the program for the first time since 2006. DOR representatives stationed at these centers will also be able to help Pennsylvanians file their Pennsylvania personal income tax returns (PA-40s) now that tax season is underway.

The Department also recently announced a lookup tool on its website to help PTRR applicants find in-person assistance at a location near them by entering a ZIP code. These locations include Department of Revenue district offices, Area Agencies on Aging, and state legislators’ offices. It is encouraged to email or call ahead to schedule an appointment.

Department of Revenue staff will be available at the locations listed below by county throughout March, and additional dates and times are scheduled for the coming months. Inclement weather may impact this schedule, and it could be subject to change.

A complete up-to-date listing by county is available online with the latest information. It is encouraged to call ahead to verify availability and to make an appointment.

What Should You Bring with You?

Applicants who need assistance with the Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program application (PA-1000) should check the eligibility guidelines on the PTRR Program. The new claim season for the recent expansion of the PTRR program opened on Jan. 16. The rebate program benefits eligible Pennsylvanians age 65 and older; widows and widowers age 50 and older; and people with disabilities age 18 and older.

Taxpayers who need assistance with the Pennsylvania personal income tax return (PA-40) should bring their tax information/income statements, a photo identification card (driver’s license, etc.), and Social Security cards for themselves and their dependents. As a reminder, all taxpayers who received more than $33 in total gross taxable income in calendar year 2023 must file a Pennsylvania personal income tax return by midnight, April 15.

CARBON COUNTY Jim Thorpe/Penn-Kidder Senior Center,

995 State Route 903, Jim Thorpe, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. March 15 and 18.

Lehighton Senior Center, 243 S. Eighth St., 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. March 4.

Palmerton Senior Center, 501 Delaware Ave., 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. March 11.

Panther Valley Senior Center, 90 E. Catawissa St., Nesquehoning, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. March 8.