Springfield Township
| Tax Forms | Action |
|---|---|
| Business Privilege License 2019 | Download |
| Business Privilege License 2020 | Download |
| Business Privilege License 2021 | Download |
| Business Privilege License 2022 | Download |
| NEW FORM: Business Privilege License 2023 | Download |
| Business Privilege Tax First Return | Download |
| Business Privilege Rental Tax Return 2019 | Download |
| Business Privilege Rental Tax Return 2020 | Download |
| Business Privilege Rental Tax Return 2021 | Download |
| Business Privilege Rental Tax Return 2022 | Download |
| NEW FORM: Business Privilege Rental Tax Return 2023 | Download |
| Business Privilege Tax Return 2016 | Download |
| Business Privilege Tax Return 2017 | Download |
| Business Privilege Tax Return 2018 | Download |
| Business Privilege Tax Return 2019 | Download |
| Business Privilege Tax Return 2020 | Download |
| Business Privilege Tax Return 2021 | Download |
| Business Privilege Tax Return 2022 | Download |
| NEW FORM: Business Privilege Tax Return 2023 | Download |
| Contractor's Business Privilege License 2017 | Download |
| Contractor's Business Privilege License 2018 | Download |
| Contractor's Business Privilege License 2019 | Download |
| Contractor's Business Privilege License 2020 | Download |
| Contractor's Business Privilege Tax Form 2017 | Download |
| Contractor's Business Privilege Tax Form 2018 | Download |
| Contractor's Business Privilege Tax Form 2019 | Download |
| Contractor's Business Privilege Tax Form 2020 | Download |
| Mercantile License 2016 | Download |
| Mercantile License 2017 | Download |
| Mercantile License 2018 | Download |
| Mercantile License 2019 | Download |
| Mercantile License 2020 | Download |
| Mercantile License 2021 | Download |
| Mercantile License 2022 | Download |
| NEW FORM: Mercantile License 2023 | Download |
| Mercantile Tax First Return | Download |
| Mercantile Tax Return 2016 | Download |
| Mercantile Tax Return 2017 | Download |
| Mercantile Tax Return 2018 | Download |
| Mercantile Tax Return 2019 | Download |
| Mercantile Tax Return 2020 | Download |
| Mercantile Tax Return 2021 | Download |
| Mercantile Tax Return 2022 | Download |
| NEW FORM: Mercantile Tax Return 2023 | Download |
| LST Questionnaire | Download |
| LST Exemption Form | Download |
| NEW FORM: LST Return Form 2023 | Download |
| LST Return Form 2022 | Download |
| LST Return Form 2021 | Download |
| LST Refund Form 2021 | Download |
| LST Return Form 2020 | Download |
| LST Refund Form 2020 | Download |
| LST Return Form 2019 | Download |
| LST Refund Form 2019 | Download |
On behalf of the Township of Springfield this information is intended to familiarize you with the billing procedure for properties located in Springfield Township, Delaware County. A chart outlining the billing dates and payment periods is provided. All Real Estate taxes and Sewer fees are subject to a 2% discount if paid within two months of the billing date (excluding Refuse). There is a two month face period, and a 10% penalty if paid after four months from the date of the bill.
The Township and School Tax bills are mailed to the property owner. The County Tax may be sent directly to the mortgage company. Remember to forward all tax bills to the mortgage company if funds are held in escrow.
Properties connected to the sewer system are billed a Sewer Rent Fee based on the amount of water consumed in the prior calendar year, at $10.70 per thousand gallons.
By law, all taxes and fees are the responsibility of the taxpayer. If you do not receive your bill within a reasonable time period after the billing dates, please call the proper tax office, 2022 School Tax bills offer a three payment option for Homestead approved properties. There are no discounts on installment payments. The first payment made by August 31st declares the intent for installment payments. If the second or third payment is missed or late, the payment amount becomes due at penalty. All taxes must be paid by December 31st.
Carol Miller
Treasurer, Tax Collector
Application forms for the State Property Tax Rebate must be filed with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, including new State Income levels, no later than June 30, 2022. Application forms are available:
Springfield Township Office
50 Powell Road
Springfield, PA 19064
All unpaid real estate taxes will be returned to the Delaware County Tax Claim Bureau in Media for collection no later than January of the following year.
Residents who qualify for the 2022 Pennsylvania Property Tax Rebate, and the total income does not exceed $35,000.00, you will then be entitled to a $150.00 rebate (will not exceed $150.00), and a $25.00 rebate on the sewer bill after current tax bill has been satisfied, 50% of Social Security is excluded as income.
By law, all taxes and fees are the responsibility of the taxpayer.
The PA Local Tax Collection Law (72 P.S. 5511.7 Section 7) states: “Failure to receive a tax notice does not relieve any taxpayer from liability for prompt payment of taxes imposed by the taxing district, and such taxpayer shall be charged with the taxes as though he had received notice.”
If you do not receive your bill within a reasonable time period after the billing dates, please call the proper tax office.
The Township Tax books close for collection of taxes by December 31st.
2023 School Tax bills offer a three payment option for Homestead approved properties. There are no discounts on installment payments. The first payment made by September 1st declares the intent for installment payments. If the second or third payment is missed or late, the payment amount becomes due at penalty. All taxes must be paid by December 31st.
Your 2023 School Tax bill includes a tax reduction for your homestead-approved property. As an eligible homestead property owner, you have received tax relief through a homestead exclusion of $228.00 which has been provided under the Pennsylvania General Assembly designed to reduce your property taxes.
Billing Date: Feb. 1
2% Discount if paid by April 1
Face Amount if paid between April 2 and June 2
10% Penalty if paid after June 2
Billing Date: July 1
2% Discount if paid by August 1
Face Amount if paid between Sept. 1 and Nov. 1
10% Penalty if paid after Nov. 1
Delaware County Calendar Year (1/02 – 12/31)
Billing Date: Feb. 1
2% Discount if paid by March 31
Face Amount if paid between April 1 and May 31
10% Penalty if paid after May 31
Refuse Fee and Sewer rent fees are combined on the township tax bill. Full payment is due with the tax bill. No partial payments will be accepted. Sewer rent fees receives the 2% discount and 10% penalty in the appropriate time periods. All unpaid sewer rent and refuse fees will be filed as liens against the property with the Delaware County Office of Judicial Support and are paid directly to the Township.
The Sewer rate for properties connected to the sewer system is based on the amount of water consumed in the prior calendar year, at $10.70 per thousand gallons.
Refuse fee of the $280.00 receives no discount and 10% penalty in the appropriate time periods.
Carol J. Miller
Treasurer/Tax Collector
610-544-1300
Anne Marie Pellegrino
Business Tax Agent
610-544-1300
General Information
By law, all taxes and fees are the responsibility of the taxpayer.
The PA Local Tax Collection Law (72 P.S. 5511.7 Section 7) states: “Failure to receive a tax notice does not relieve any taxpayer from liability for prompt payment of taxes imposed by the taxing district, and such taxpayer shall be charged with the taxes as though he had received notice.”
If you do not receive your bill within a reasonable time period after the billing dates, please call the proper tax office.
The Township Tax books close for collection of taxes by December 31st.
Springfield Tax Office Phone Number: 610.544.1300
Delaware County Tax Office Phone Number: 610.891.4278
Springfield Township Tax millage for 2023 – 3.63 millage
Springfield Township School Tax millage for 2023 – 21.0379 millage
To calculate tax amounts due, multiply millage by assessment of property.
Homestead Reduction – $228.00
