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 2008
2007 Summary Operating and Capital Budgets (PDF File)
2006 Summary Financial Statements (PDF File)
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
Obtain State &
Federal Tax Forms
Obtain Berkheimer Earned Income Tax Forms
Breakdown of Cheltenham Township 2007 Real Estate Tax Dollar
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77.12% (32.651 Mills)
Cheltenham School District
(2006-07 School Year)
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16.17% (6.8444 Mills)
Cheltenham Township
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6.71% (2.84 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 2007-08
| July 31, 2007 | 2nd quarterly estimated Earned Income Tax form due |
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September 4, 2007 |
Last day to pay 2007-08 School Tax Bill at Discount |
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October 2, 2007
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Public welcome to a Board of Commissioners Workshop on the 2008 budget at 8:00 a.m. at the Township Administration Building |
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October 31, 2007 |
3rd quarterly estimated Earned Income Tax form due |
| November 5, 2007 | Last day to pay 2007-08 School Tax bill before penalty |
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November 7, 2007
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Board of Commissioners President’s 2008 Budget Message at 7:30 p.m. at the Township Administration Building. Will also air live on cable television Channel 42. |
| November 13, 2007 | Finance Committee meeting at 8:00 p.m. the Township Administration Building |
| November 20, 2007 | Adoption of 2008 Preliminary Operating and Capital Budgets at 7:30 p.m. at Curtis Hall |
| December 18, 2007 | Board of Commissioners Public Hearing and Adoption of 2009 Operating and Capital Budgets at 7:30 p.m. at Curtis Hall |
| December 28, 2007 |
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 |
| January 31, 2008 | 4th quarterly estimated Earned Income Tax form due |
| February 4, 2008 | Look for 2008 Township and County Tax and Sewer and Refuse Bill in the mail this week |
| March 31, 2008 | Free Earned Income Tax Filing Assistance from Noon until 7:00 p.m. at the Township Administration Building. |
| April 3, 2008 | Last day to pay 2008 Township, County, Sewer and Refuse Bill at discount |
| April 15, 2008 | Final 2007 Earned Income Tax return due |
| April 15, 2008 | 2007-08 Mercantile/Business Privilege Tax return due before penalty |
| April 30, 2008 | 1st quarterly estimated Earned Income Tax form due |
| June 3, 2008 | Last day to pay 2008 Township, County, Sewer and Refuse bill before penalty |
| July 3, 2008 | Look for 2008-09 School tax Bill in the mail this week |
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.
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
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Annual Report & Calendar
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Biannual Newsletters
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Website
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Press Releases
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Channel 42
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Transit Bus Service
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Main Street/Economic Development
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Richard Wall House Museum
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Bus Shelters
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Property Maintenance
PUBLIC WORKS
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Street
Maintenance – 130 miles
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Pot Hole Repair
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Resurfacing
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Street Cleaning
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Leaf Collection
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Leaf Mulch
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Snow Removal, Salting & Cindering
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Stream Maintenance
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Flood Control
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Sanitary Sewer Maintenance
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Storm Sewer Maintenance
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Street Lighting Maintenance and Upgrades
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Street Signs and Markings
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Weekly Refuse Collection
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Weekly Recycling Collection
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Non-Combustible Collection
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Brush Collection
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Traffic Signal Maintenance & Upgrades
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Park & Traffic Island Maintenance
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Bridge Inspection
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Pumping Stations
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Parking Lots
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Parkland Maintenance – 350 acres
POLICE
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86-Officer Department
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Auxiliary Police
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Animal Control
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Parking Meters
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DARE
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Community Policing Unit
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School Crossing Guards
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9-1-1 Communications
FIRE PROTECTION
● Five Fire Companies
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Fire Training Facility
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Fire Hydrants
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HAZMAT Team
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Emergency Phones
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Fire Protection Programs and Inspections
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Fire Investigation
EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICE
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Three Advanced Life Support Ambulances
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Emergency Response Vehicle
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Paramedics and Emergency Medical Technicians
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Motorcycle Medics
PARKS AND RECREATION
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Park Guards
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Two Rental Facilities
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Two Community Centers
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Two Swimming Pools
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Swimming Lessons and Leagues
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Playgrounds - 15
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Ball Fields – 22
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Soccer Fields - 12
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Basketball Courts – 6 full courts, 2 half courts
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Tennis Courts – 12
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Roller Hockey Courts – 3
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Bird Sanctuaries – 2
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Skate Park - 1
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Annual Events: Fishing Derby, Harvest
Festival, Concerts in the Park, Arbor Day, Scouting Day, Talent Search,
Halloween Parties, etc.
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LaMott &
Rowland Senior Citizen Groups
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Recreational Classes: Dance, Basketball, Aerobics, Rocket Making,
Self-Defense, Volleyball, Kidnastics, Arts & Crafts, etc.
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Cheltenham Art Center
Support
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Playground Program
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Youth Athletic League Support
BUILDING & ZONING
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Building & Plumbing Inspections
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Building Plan Review
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Zoning Enforcement
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Road, Bridge and Facility Design
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LaMott & Wyncote Historic Districts
LIBRARIES
Four Neighborhood
Libraries offering:
Books, Periodicals, Reference Materials, Computers, Videos, Audio Tapes,
Videos, Internet Access, etc.