Official:Amending Sections 19-1303 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Discounts and Additions to Tax," and 19-1806, entitled "Authorization of Realty Use and Occupancy Tax," by further tolling additions, interest and penalties when the assessed value of property is under appeal and further limiting tax payments due based on certain assessments under appeal; all under certain terms and conditions.
Sponsor: Councilmember Henon
Introduced: March 12, 2015
Signed: April 23, 2015
: Committee on Finance
Status: Signed into Law, step 4 of 4
This bill amends tax laws to pause interest and penalties on property taxes when a taxpayer appeals their assessed value, as long as certain conditions are met.
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