$1,000 tax refund checks: Payment dates and requirements to receive it
Some Pennsylvania residents may be eligible to receive a tax refund of up to $1,000. Here are the requirements to claim it as well as the payment dates.
Some Pennsylvania residents are eligible to claim up to $1,000 thanks to the Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program.
This scheme consists of a bonus refund of property or rental taxes paid in the previous year. Although payments begin this month, taxpayers still have until the end of December 2024 to request the money. Find out who is eligible to receive a check.
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Who can request the $1,000 refund?
This program is intended to benefit Pennsylvania residents aged 65 and older, widows and widowers aged 50 and older, as well as people with disabilities aged 18 and older. Aside from belonging to one of these groups, applicants must also have an income that falls within the program’s established limits. The amount of the refund they receive will also depend on this.
Here are the income and amount limits.
| Income | Refund amount |
|---|---|
| $0 - $8,000 | $1,000 |
| $8001 - $15,000 | $770 |
| $15,001 - $18,000 | $460 |
| $18,000 - $45,000 | $380 |
Some people may be eligible for supplemental rebates of between $190 and $500. This amount is automatically calculated for homeowners with income of $30,000 or less whose property taxes make up more than 15% of their total income, as well as for those who live in Philadelphia, Scranton and Pittsburgh.
To be able to verify their information, applicants must provide documents to prove their age, income, property tax payments or rent paid, and their county school district code.
How to claim a refund of up to $1,000
To request a refund from last year, it is necessary to submit an application. There are three ways to request money from the program: online, by mail or in person.
The online application process is the fastest option. The application can be downloaded and sent from the program’s website. This request is for taxes and/or rent paid in 2023. Here is a video on how to request the money:
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The deadline to request a refund was originally set for June 30, 2024. However, with additional funds becoming available, the Tax Department has extended the deadline to December 31 of this year.
Refund shipping begins this month. Payments will be made via direct deposit or mailed check, depending on the payment option you choose on your application.
For more information, visit the Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program website.