Upper Burrell Township Government

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Upper Burrell Township

3735 Seventh Street
New Kensington, PA 15068

724.335.3517
Fax 724.335.9475

Office Hours :

8:00 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Monday - Friday

Upper Burrell Police

3735 Seventh Street
New Kensington, PA 15068

Emergencies Dial 911

Administrative 724.335.0664
Fax 724.335.2167

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Taxes

Understanding Taxes in Upper Burrell Township

Tax Collector
Joyce A. Ewing - Tax Collector 201 Stoney Hill Road New Kensington, PA 15068 724-339-0762 NOTE: Township & County Real Estate taxes are mailed out on March 1 while School Real Estate Taxes are mailed out on August 1. Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Additional Hours by appointment.

Real Estate Taxes
Upper Burrell Township Real Estate Taxes are based on a millage basis. In Upper Burrell Township, the millage rate is 10 mills for real estate and .3 mills for fire hydrant. You can calculate your tax by multiplying .010 time your assessed valuation from Westmoreland County. Westmoreland County Real Estate Taxes are also based on a millage basis. You can locate their rate on their website.

Per Capita Taxes
Per Capita Tax is a flat rate levied upon each adult, 18 years and older, within the taxing district. This tax has no connection with employment, income, voting rights or any other factor except residence within the community. In Upper Burrell Township, the Township has a $5.00 Per Capita Tax and Burrell School District has a $10.00 Per Capita Tax. Exemptions are available through the tax office. Please contact the tax office to determine your eligibility.

Local and County Property Tax Payment Periods
Discount Period - 2% from March 1st through April 30th Face Period - May 1st through June 30th Penalty Period - 10% penalty from July 1st through December 31st.

School Property Tax Payment Periods
Discount Period - 2% from August 1st through September 30th Face Period - October 1st through November 30th Penalty Period - 10% penalty from December 1st through December 31st.

Earned Income Tax (Wage Tax)
2011 Local Tax Returns should be filed with Joyce Ewing by April 15, 2012 For 2012 the Tax Office is no longer the collector of wage tax within Upper Burrell Township for the Township or Burrell Area School District. This is a result of implementation of Act 32 of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, which has required all taxing entities within the state to move to a countywide tax collection system for wage taxes. The new collector is Berkheimer Associates as the result of submitting a successful proposal to the countywide Tax Collection Committee which resulted in their selection and subsequent appointment to this role. Berkheimer Associates can be reached at the following:
	Berkheimer Tax Administrator Wallace Building - Room 109 - 41 Macek Drive Pittsburgh, PA 15227 412-881-3075 or Toll Free 1-800-360-8989 Website: www.hab-inc.com
Anyone who resides in Upper Burrell Township should use PSD Code 650202 on their Local Earned Income Tax Residency Certification Form.