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[vc_row][vc_column width=”2\/3″][vc_column_text css=””]Amity Township operates with funding from Local Earned Income Tax, Real Estate Tax, Real Estate Transfer Tax, Local Services Tax and Per Capita Tax. These tax sources generate just under $5.85 million of our total annual revenues of $7.1 million. \u00a0The current rates are as follows:<\/p>\n

Berks Earned Income Tax Bureau<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a01% of wages split between Twp & School
\nAnnual returns must be filed at:\u00a0https:\/\/www.berkseit.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n

General Real Estate<\/strong>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 3.05 mil \u00a0=\u00a0 $305\/$100,000 Assessment
\nFire Hydrant\/Fire Services<\/strong>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0.55 mil\u00a0 = \u00a0$ 55\/$100,000 Assessment
\nRecreation Tax\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0.15 mil\u00a0 =\u00a0 $ 15\/$100,000 Assessment
\nEMS \u2013 Ambulance Tax\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<\/strong> .275 mil =\u00a0 $ 27.50\/$100,000 Assessment<\/p>\n

County\/Township Real Estate Tax Bills<\/strong> are mailed on or about March 1st each year. Payments can be mailed to or dropped off (M-F 8a-4:30pm) at the Township Office, 2004 Weavertown Road, Douglassville, PA 19518. There is also a 24\u00d77 drop box at the entrance to the building. Additional sitting hours will be printed on the bill. When paying by check or through your bank bill pay – please be sure the Vendor is “Tax Collector Amity Township”. County\/Township taxes may now be paid by credit\/debit with a service fee: https:\/\/paytaxonline.countyofberks.com\/CurrentYearTax\/ \u00a0<\/a><\/strong>Be sure to select\u00a0Amity<\/strong> from the drop down box. Taxes should NOT be paid through Xpress Bill Pay, this is for sewer payments and permit fees.<\/p>\n

Tax Certifications and duplicate bills can be obtained by emailing\u00a0taxcollector@amitytownshippa.com \u00a0<\/a>There is a $25 fee for Certifications and a $5.00 fee for a duplicate bill, payable to\u00a0Amity Township.\u00a0<\/strong>There is a $30 returned check fee.<\/p>\n

Daniel Boone Area School District Real Estate Taxes<\/strong> are mailed on or about July 1st each year \u2013 visit https:\/\/www.dboone.org\/page\/tax-procedures\u00a0<\/a>for more details. Collected by Keystone Collects\u00a0\u00a0Pay.KeystoneCollects.com<\/a> or 724-978-0300. Need a copy of your bill? click here: https:\/\/pay.keystonecollects.com\/find-invoice\/real-estate<\/a>
\nNeed a receipt: https:\/\/pay.keystonecollects.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Real Estate<\/strong>\u00a0Transfer \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>1% split between Twp & School<\/p>\n

Local Services \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0$52\/year (generally deducted from income on a per pay basis)<\/p>\n

Per Capita Tax \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>$15 per person 18 yrs. or older ($10 School District \/ $5 Township)
\nCollected by Keystone Collects\u00a0\u00a0Pay.KeystoneCollects.com<\/a>\u00a0 or\u00a0 724-978-0300<\/p>\n

Keystone makes it easy for taxpayers to find their own real estate, per capita tax, occupation tax or utility account information using “Lookup Invoice” available on the\u00a0e-Pay<\/a>\u00a0website (Pay.KeystoneCollects.com<\/a>). This self-service tool helps taxpayers quickly locate accounts after providing key information, saving time and streamlining the tax payment process.<\/p>\n

If taxpayers require additional support, Keystone provides live agents available to chat, offering real-time support for tax questions, account inquiries, and website navigation support. To chat with a live agent, click on the Keystone website (KeystoneCollects.com<\/a>) chat icon during normal business hours. Experienced agents will respond quickly and effectively to provide clear answers to resident\u2019s questions. In addition, taxpayers can complete a website \u201cContact\u201d form 24\/7 to receive an email response from Keystone.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_column_text css=””]\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

Pay County\/Township taxes here!<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Pay Daniel Boone School taxes here!<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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