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Emergency and Municipal Services Tax Ordinance - Adopted January 18, 2005
(pdf file)

Emergency and Municipal Services Tax Rules and Regulations (pdf file)

Township Finances & Taxes

President's Budget Message for 2010

2010 General Fund Budget Summary (pdf file)

2009 Summary Operating and Capital Budgets (PDF File)

2008 Summary Financial Statements (PDF File)

Important Dates

Information on the Cheltenham Earned Income Tax

Option to Pay Real Estate Taxes via Credit Cards

Mercantile and Business Privilege Tax Return Instructions

Mercantile and Business Privilege Tax Return

Summary of Township Services for Tax Dollar

PA Property Tax/Rent Relief

Homestead Exclusion Form 2009

Obtain State &
 Federal Tax Forms

 

Obtain Berkheimer Earned Income Tax Forms

 

Breakdown of Cheltenham Township 2009 Real Estate Tax Dollar

* 79.34% (37.250 Mills)
Cheltenham School District
(2008-09 School Year)

* 14.93% (7.0071 Mills)
Cheltenham Township

* 5.74% (2.695 Mills)
Montgomery County

 

 

 

 

Residents Can Pay Real Estate Taxes by Credit Card

Cheltenham Township residents have the option to pay real estate taxes via credit cards through Official Payments Corporation. Additional charges will apply. For details visit www.officialpayments.com.

The Cheltenham jurisdiction code is 4806.

Important Financial Dates 2009-10

July 31, 2009 2nd quarterly estimated Earned Income Tax form due

September 3, 2009

Last day to pay 2009-109 School Tax Bill at Discount

October 6, 2009

 

Public welcome to a Board of Commissioners Workshop on the 2010 budget at 8:00 a.m. at the Township Administration Building

November 2, 2003

3rd quarterly estimated Earned Income Tax form due
November 4, 2009 Last day to pay 2009-10 School Tax bill before penalty

November 4, 2009

 

Board of Commissioners President’s 2010 Budget Message at 7:30 p.m. at the Township Administration Building.  Will also air on cable television Channel 42.
November 10, 2009 Finance Committee meeting at 7:30 p.m. the Township Administration Building
November 18, 2009 Adoption of 2010 Preliminary Operating and Capital Budgets at 7:30 p.m. at Curtis Hall
December 9, 2009 Finance Committee meeting at 7:30 p.m. the Township Administration Building
December 16, 2009   Board of Commissioners Public Hearing and Adoption of 2010 Operating and Capital Budgets at 7:30 p.m. at Curtis Hall
December 31, 2009 

All real estate taxes and sewer and refuse fees not paid by 10:00 a.m. today will be liened with Montgomery County and Cheltenham Township

February 1, 2010 4th quarterly estimated Earned Income Tax form due
February 2, 2010 Look for 2010 Township and County Tax and Sewer and Refuse Bill in the mail this week
March 29, 2010 Free Earned Income Tax Filing Assistance from Noon until 7:00 p.m. at the Township Administration Building.
April 5, 2010 Last day to pay 2010 Township, County, Sewer and Refuse Bill at discount
April 15, 2010 Final 2009 Earned Income Tax return due
April 15, 2010 2009-10 Mercantile/Business Privilege Tax return due before penalty
April 30, 2010 1st quarterly estimated Earned Income Tax form due
June 3, 2010 Last day to pay 2010 Township, County, Sewer and Refuse bill before penalty
July 5, 2010 Look for 2010-11 School Tax Bill in the mail this week

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Cheltenham Earned Income Tax Information

 EXACTLY WHAT IS THE “EARNED INCOME TAX”?
Commonly called a “Wage Tax,” it is usually a tax of one percent (1%) on gross wages and/or net profits from a business or profession.  For individuals, this means salaries, wages, commissions, bonuses, incentive payments, fees and tips or any other compensation for services, whether in cash or property.  For those who conduct businesses, professions and other activities for profit, it means the net profit derived from their operation after deductions of all costs and expenses incurred in the conduct of such businesses have been made.

WHAT INCOME IS SPECIFICALLY EXEMPT FROM THE EARNED INCOME TAX?
Unearned income such as dividends, interest, income from trusts, bonds, insurance and stocks is exempt.  Also exempt are payments for sick or disability benefits; old age benefits; retirement pay; pensions, including social security payments; public assistance or unemployment compensation payments made by any governmental agency; and any wages or compensation paid by the United States for active service in the armed forces of the United States, including bonuses or additional compensation for such service.  In addition, net profits of corporations subject to or exempt from the Pennsylvania Corporate Net Income Tax of the Pennsylvania Franchise Tax are exempt under state law.

ARE NON-RESIDENTS OF A SCHOOL DISTRICT SUBJECT TO THE EARNED INCOME TAX?
No, your school district cannot tax non-residents.  However, if the municipality in which you live has also enacted a “wage tax,” then a non-resident, working in your municipality, would be subject to the tax.

IF THE TAX IS WITHHELD IN ANOTHER COMMUNITY WHERE I WORK, DO I ALSO PAY THE DISTRICT IN WHICH I LIVE?
No, however, it is still required that our Questionnaire be answered by ALL residents.

WHOSE EARNED INCOME TAX WILL BE WITHHELD AT THE SOURCE?
The tax on those persons employed on salary, wage, commission or other compensation basis in their resident district will have their earned income tax withheld at the source.

FROM WHOM WILL THE EARNED INCOME TAX BE COLLECTED DIRECTLY?
The earned income tax will be collected directly from those who are (1) self employed, (2) salaried but self-employed in a side business.

HOW WILL THE EARNED INCOME TAX BE COLLECTED DIRECTLY?
Those persons must file a declaration of the total of such estimated net profits or income, together with the total estimated tax due, with the Earned Income Tax Collector.  Proper forms for reporting the quarterly payments will be sent to each person so liable.

MUST ALL TAXPAYERS FILE A FINAL RETURN?
Yes

WHAT HAPPENS IF I NEITHER FILE A RETURN NOR PAY THE TAX DUE?
The resolution and/or Ordinance provides for your arrest with a fine not to exceed $500.00 for each offense, plus cost of prosecution, and in default of payment of said fine and costs, to be imprisoned for a period not exceeding 30 days.

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Summary of Cheltenham Township Services

The following list comprises an overview of municipal programs and services, which are primarily funded with just 16.17% of 2007 real estate taxes.

 

ADMINISTRATION
Annual Report & Calendar
Biannual Newsletters
Website
Press Releases
Channel 42
Main Street/Economic Development
Richard Wall House Museum
Bus Shelters
Property Maintenance
 

PUBLIC WORKS
Street Maintenance – 130 miles
Pot Hole Repair
Resurfacing
Street Cleaning
Leaf Collection
Leaf Mulch
Snow Removal, Salting & Cindering
Stream Maintenance
Flood Control
Sanitary Sewer Maintenance
Storm Sewer Maintenance
Street Lighting Maintenance and Upgrades
Street Signs and Markings
Weekly Refuse Collection
Weekly Recycling Collection
Non-Combustible Collection
Brush Collection
Traffic Signal Maintenance & Upgrades
Park & Traffic Island Maintenance
Bridge Inspection
Pumping Stations
Parking Lots
Parkland Maintenance – 350 acres

POLICE
86-Officer Department
Auxiliary Police
Animal Control
Parking Meters
DARE
Community Policing Unit
School Crossing Guards
9-1-1 Communications 

FIRE PROTECTION
Five Fire Companies
Fire Training Facility
Fire Hydrants
HAZMAT Team
Emergency Phones
Fire Protection Programs and Inspections
Fire Investigation
 

EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICE
Three Advanced Life Support Ambulances
Emergency Response Vehicle
Paramedics and Emergency Medical Technicians
Motorcycle Medics 

PARKS AND RECREATION
Park Guards
Two Rental Facilities
Two Community Centers
Two Swimming Pools
Swimming Lessons and Leagues
Playgrounds - 15
Ball Fields – 22
Soccer Fields - 12
Basketball Courts – 6 full courts, 2 half courts
Tennis Courts – 12
Roller Hockey Courts – 3
Bird Sanctuaries – 2
Skate Park - 1
Annual Events: Fishing Derby, Harvest Festival, Concerts in the Park, Arbor Day, Scouting Day, Talent Search, Halloween Parties, etc.
LaMott & Rowland Senior Citizen Groups
Recreational Classes: Dance, Basketball, Aerobics, Rocket Making, Self-Defense, Volleyball, Kidnastics, Arts & Crafts, etc.
Cheltenham Art Center Support
Playground Program
Youth Athletic League Support

BUILDING & ZONING
Building & Plumbing Inspections
Building Plan Review
Zoning Enforcement
Road, Bridge and Facility Design
LaMott & Wyncote Historic Districts
 

LIBRARIES
Four Neighborhood Libraries offering:
Books, Periodicals, Reference Materials, Computers, Videos, Audio Tapes, Videos, Internet Access, etc.

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