Taxes

Keystone Collections

Keystone Collections Group is Hempfield’s tax collector for earned income (for the remainder of 2011 - see New Earned Income Tax Collector notice at the top of this page), business privilege and local services taxes.

Consider taking advantage of Keystone’s INTERNET tax filing system for Hempfield individuals.

Keystone’s e-File system offers a secure, user-friendly interface to fill and pay your taxes on-line. Visit Keystone’s website at www.keystonecollects.com and simply click the e-File logo, and you can start the process of filing your 2011 return, paying your taxes or obtaining your refund. This system completely walks the taxpayer through the process, including creating a personal and secure login. Keystone's website also provides various downloadable tax forms.

Also, please be reminded that if you have not received tax invoices, it is your responsibility to notify Keystone Collections. Unfortunately, delinquent fees will not be waived for lack of receipt of an invoice.

As always, taxpayers remain welcome to pay their taxes by mail or in person at Keystone’s corporate headquarters in Hempfield, located at 546 Wendel Road, Irwin, PA 15642.

Of course, residents can always contact customer service at 1-866-539-1100, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. .

Keystone reminds all Township residents that Discount period ends October 1, 2011 ($14.70), Face period ends December 3 ($15.00), 2011 and Penalty period is after December 3, 2011 ($15.75).

Tax Information

Budget    Earned Income Taxes    Local Services Taxes    Business Privilege Taxes    Per Capita Taxes
Per Capita Bill Township Tax Collector    Real Estate Transfer Taxes
Hempfield Township Property Taxes    Street Light Taxes

New Earned Income Tax Collector for Hempfield Township

Please be advised that beginning January 1st, 2012 the Township of Hempfield will have a new earned income tax collector. State law mandated in Act 32 that one earned income tax collector per county shall be established. Westmoreland County’s earned income tax collector will be Berkheimer Tax Administrator.

There are several important points to note regarding this change; please click the following link form more information, including which taxes are affected: New Earned Income Tax Collector flyer (Adobe Reader required).

Budget

Hempfield Township's annual budget is approximately $9,000,000. In order to fund this budget, the Hempfield Township Board of Supervisors must receive revenues from various sources. These revenues are utilized only for services provided through your local government as approved by the Hempfield Township Board of Supervisors.

The major sources of funding for Hempfield Township are as follows: Other main sources of income: include State Liquid Fuel tax monies, cable TV franchise fees, recreation licenses and permits, planning and zoning fees, earnings from investments, and other miscellaneous items.
The revenues received through tax dollars are used for road and bridge improvements, employee wages, recreation, public safety, equipment maintenance, and purchases of items needed to perform day-to-day operations.

All earned income taxes, local service taxes, business privilege taxes, and per capita taxes are collected by Keystone Municipal Collections. Tax forms are available on their website.

Earned Income Taxes

This tax is based on earned income such as wages, salaries and tips, profits earned from business, etc. Of the 1% total tax levied, Hempfield Township receives 1/2% with the other 1/2% going to the Hempfield Area School District. This amounts to $2,781,000 in the budget.

Learn about the New Earned Income Tax Collector for Hempfield Township in 2012, Berkheimer Tax Administrator.

Local Services Taxes

This $52 tax is paid by persons who work in Hempfield Township and earn more than $12,000 annually. Of this $52, $47 goes to Hempfield Township and $5 goes to the Hempfield Area School District.

Business Privilege Taxes

This .00025 tax is paid by businesses operating in Hempfield Township and is based on gross receipts with a cap of $50,000,000. This means the maximum amount paid by any business will not be more than $12,500 per year. This accounts for $300,000 in the budget.

Per Capita Taxes

This tax is $15, $5 of which goes to Hempfield Township and $10 of which goes to the Hempfield Area School District, and is paid by all residents over the age of 18. College students showing proof of full-time status are exempt; however, proof must be shown yearly. This accounts for $130,000 in the budget.

Per Capita Bill

In the year 2009, Hempfield Township hired Keystone Collections to replace Central Tax Bureau.

The per capita bill at discount is $14.70.

If you have not received a bill, please contact Keystone Collections at 1-866-539-1100 or visit their website at www.keystonecollects.com.

Township Tax Collector

Real Estate Property Taxes and Street Light Taxes are collected by Jim Regola, Hempfield Township Tax Collector. His office can be reached at (724) 837-8437. His office is located at 938 St. Clair Way, Greensburg, PA 15601. Visit the website at www.HempfieldTax.us

NOTE: Delinquent real estate taxes are collected by the Westmoreland County Tax Claims Bureau. This office can be reached at (724) 830-3428.

Real Estate Transfer Taxes

This 2% tax is paid whenever property is sold in Hempfield Township. 1/2% goes to the Township, 1/2% goes to the Hempfield School District, and 1% goes to the State of Pennsylvania. This accounts for $350,000 in the budget. Real estate transfer taxes are paid to the Westmoreland County Recorder of Deeds. This office can be reached at (724) 830-3518. These taxes account for approximately $5,000,000 in revenues in the Hempfield Township budget.

Hempfield Township Property Taxes

Jim Regola, Hempfield Township Tax Collector for property Taxes reminds all Township residents that discount period to pay your property tax ends April 30th, 2011.

Mr. Regola's office is located at 938 St. Clair Way, Greensburg, PA 15601. Office Hours:

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Thursday: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Friday: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Closed: December 19th to 23rd, 2011

The Hempfield Township Tax Collector may be reached at 724-837-8437 or e-mail at jim@hempfieldtax.us if you should have any questions.

The current millage rate is 3 mills. One mill of taxes is equal to $437,123. For an average property owner in Hempfield Township having an assessed property value of $25,000, the township collects only $75. This amounts to a total of $1,311,000 in the budget.

Street Light Taxes

Various areas in Hempfield Township have formed street light districts, which provide lighting on certain streets and roads in Hempfield Township. The property owners located in each light district are assessed yearly for the costs of lighting and maintaining these street lights. Each light district must be self-supporting and tax rates vary from light district to light district. These light districts generate approximately $52,000 in tax revenues.

Delinquent street light taxes are collected by the Hempfield Township Supervisors.

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