• Discount Due Date – Wednesday, September 4, 2024
• Face Due Date – Monday, November 4, 2024
• 10% Penalty After – November 4, 2024

School Tax Installment Plan

• 1^st Installment due Thursday, August 15, 2024
• 2^nd Installment due Monday, September 16, 2024
• 3^rd Installment due Friday, November 15, 2024 - before 10% Penalty

Payment of Real Estate & School Taxes

THE TAX OFFICE IS NO LONGER ACCEPTING CASH PAYMENTS.

WE WILL ACCEPT PERSONAL CHECKS & MONEY ORDERS UNTIL DECEMBER 15^TH.

CHECKS SHOULD BE MADE PAYABLE TO “ABINGTON TOWNSHIP TAX COLLECTOR”

AFTER DECEMBER 15, THROUGH DECEMBER 31, PERSONAL CHECKS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED FOR PAYMENT OF REAL ESTATE AND SCHOOL TAXES - PERSONAL CHECKS WILL BE RETURNED
BANK CHECKS OR MONEY ORDERS ONLY - NO CASH

There are several ways to pay your real estate taxes: 

• By Mail to:
  • Abington Township Tax Office, 1176 Old York Road, Abington PA 19001.

    If a receipt is required, please include a stamped self-addressed envelope with your payment. Checks must be made payable to Abington Township Tax Collector. 

• In Person:
  • Monday – Thursday: 8 AM to 5 PM
  • Friday: 8 AM - 4 PM

• 24-Hour Drop-Off Slot: 
  • Located outside the main entrance of the Abington Township Main Building (1176 Old York Road, Abington, PA 19001) or in the hallway outside of the Tax Office (under the sign Tax Office Payments).  If a receipt is required, please include a stamped self-addressed envelope with your payment. Checks must be made payable to Abington Township Tax Collector. 

• Online or by Phone:  YOU MUST INCLUDE A PARCEL NUMBER OR ADDRESS FOR PROPER CREDIT OF THIS PAYMENT.
  • To pay by credit card or debit card, please click the appropriate website listed below or call 1-866-874-9602. Payments may be made using VISA, MasterCard, Amex or Discover.
  • NOTE – an additional 3^rd party charge of 2.5% will apply.
    • The option of paying by electronic check (E-Check) is available (through the websites listed below) at the 3^rd party cost of $1.50.Select the option E-Check under payment method; you will need the bank routing number and full bank account number for this service.
      • Click here to pay your Real Estate - Sewer - Trash Tax online.
      • Click here to pay your School Tax online. 

Would you like to sign up for e-mail notifications from the Abington Township Tax Office?

The Tax Office will send e-mail notifications to advise residents of the mailing of the real estate/school tax bills, reminders of tax due dates, and other Township information. 

If you would like to receive them, please e-mail the Tax Office at dwallace@abingtonpa.gov. 

• 2024 Tax Due Dates
• Address Change Form
• E-Mail Notifications Sign-Up
• Homestead Exclusion Application
• Property Tax/Rent Rebate
• Tax Certification Request

The completed form is due by April 15, 2024 with payment and a copy of your Federal Tax Return.  If you are filing an extension with the IRS it is necessary to also file an extension with the Tax Office and submit an estimate tax payment (Click here to download the extension request form).  All extension requests must be submitted by April 15, 2024.

• Tax payments can be made in person at the Tax Office, Monday - Thursday 8 AM - 5 PM, Friday 8 AM - 4 PM.
• By mail: Abington Township Tax Office - 1176 Old York Road, Abington, PA 19001.
• Dropped off after hours: 24-Hour Mail Drop Box located outside the township building entrance or in the hallway outside of the Tax Office, under the sign "tax office payments".
• Checks payable to Abington Township Tax Collector.

Click here to download important information regarding 2024 taxes.

Business Privilege Tax and Mercantile License Tax Regulations are issued by the Abington Township Board of Commissioners pursuant to Chapter 152, Article I and II of the Township Code of Abington. Click here to download a PDF of the Business Privilege Tax and Mercantile License Tax Regulations. 

• Extension of Time Application for Business Tax
  •  Must be submitted if filing for an extension with the IRS. Due by April 15 based on gross receipts of the previous year.

• Petition for Review
• 2024 Tax Return Information

• Local Service Tax Instructions
• Local Service Tax Exemption Form
• Local Service Tax Refund Form
• Local Service Tax Quarterly Form 2019
• Local Service Tax Quarterly Form 2020
• Local Service Tax Quarterly Form 2021
• Local Service Tax Quarterly Form 2022
• Local Service Tax Quarterly Form 2023
• Local Service Tax Quarterly Form 2024
  • The Local Services Tax is a $52.00 annual tax for anyone employed or self-employed in Abington Township who earns $12,000.00 or more. Payment of this tax is due quarterly. 
  • As of January 1, 2024, Berkheimer has been appointed Local Services Tax Collector. To register, ask questions or obtain forms, contact Berkheimer:
    • Address: P.O. Box 25156, Lehigh Valley, PA 18002-5156
    • Phone: 610-599-3139
    • Email: eLST@goberk.com
    • Website: www.hab-inc.com

• Mercantile Business Form 2018
• Mercantile Business Form 2019
• Mercantile Business Form 2020
• Mercantile Business Form 2021
• Mercantile Business Form 2022
• Mercantile Business Form 2023

New Business

New businesses in Abington Township are required to register with the Tax Office. Businesses must submit:

• Local Services Tax Registration
  • The Local Services Tax is a $52.00 annual tax for anyone employed or self-employed in Abington Township who earns $12,000.00 or more. Payment of this tax is due quarterly. 
  • As of January 1, 2024, Berkheimer has been appointed Local Services Tax Collector. To register, ask questions or obtain forms, contact Berkheimer:
    • Address: P.O. Box 25156, Lehigh Valley, PA 18002-5156
    • Phone: 610-599-3139
    • Email: eLST@goberk.com
    • Website: www.hab-inc.com

• Business License Application 
  • Fee: $10.00 

For questions, please call 267-536-1025.

Business Renewals

Business license renewals forms are mailed annually with the business tax form. The completed form and $10 fee is due by January 31st of each calendar year. For questions call 267-536-1025.

The Tax Code can be found within Chapter 152. Taxation of the Township Code. 

• View Chapter 152. Taxation at https://www.ecode360.com/9009834
• Download a PDF of Chapter 152. Taxation by clicking here.

The tax office has an e-mail notification service to advise residents of the mailing of the real estate/school tax bills, reminders of tax due dates and other township information. To sign up for our notification service, please e-mail dwallace@abingtonpa.gov.

According to the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue, "the [property tax/rent] rebate program benefits eligible Pennsylvanians age 65 and older; widows and widowers age 50 and older; and people with disabilities age 18 and older. The income limit is $45,000 annually for homeowners and renters, and half of your Social Security income is excluded. Spouses, personal representatives or estates may also file rebate claims on behalf of claimants who lived at least one day in [the prior calendar year] and meet all other eligibility criteria."

To learn more visit the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue's "Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program" web-page. For questions, please call your local State Representative’s Office – Ben Sanchez – 153 District (215-517-6800) or Nancy Guenst – 152 District  (215-259-5962). 

Berkheimer collects earned income tax on behalf of the Township and School District. All Abington residents with earned income must submit an annual Berkheimer's Tax return by April 15th. All questions should be directed to 610-599-3139 or by visiting Berkheimer's website at https://www.hab-inc.com/. The PSD code is 460101. 

Tax bills are mailed to the property owner. It is the responsibility of the property owner to forward the tax bill to their mortgage company if required. The Tax Office should be updated immediately with any mailing address change. 

The Tax Office collects current year taxes. If you are inquiring about prior year delinquent taxes please contact:

• Montgomery County Tax Claim Bureau
• Portnoff Law Associates (800-561-7989)
• Abington Township Finance Department (Sewer/Trash)

Taxes in Abington Township include:

• 2024 Real Estate Tax
  • Abington Township: 5.922 mills
  • Abington School District (updated 7/2024): 37.07 mills
  • Montgomery County/Community College: 5.178 mills
• 2024 Real Estate Transfer Tax
  • 1%
• 2024 Local Services Tax:
  • $52.00 Annually - collected by Berkheimer
• 2024 Mercantile /Business Privilege Tax
  • .0015 % Retail
  • .001% Wholesale
  • .004% Service/Rental/Interest & Dividends
• 2024 Earned Income Tax
  • 1% (.5% to Township/.5% to School District)

Click here for more information about taxes in Abington. 

The Township/County bill is mailed the first week of February each year. The tax is for the period of January 1st to December 31st. The Abington School District Tax bill is mailed the first week in July each year. The tax is for the period of July 1st to June 30th. 

The assessment is the foundation which the taxing authorities use to determine the amount of real estate taxes based on their tax rates.  Assessments are set by the Montgomery County Board of Assessment Appeals. Click here for information about assessments, including how to appeal an assessment, from Montgomery County.