Taxes

Taxes

Every resident pays real estate and earned income taxes, whether you own the property on which you reside or not. If you're a renter, your real estate tax is typically included in the rent. The following list should help you keep up to date on this important civic responsibility. Love them or hate them, taxes are the means by which government provides the services from which we all benefit.

Township Taxes. The Township collects two types of tax each year--a 1.5% earned income tax and a real estate tax based upon a property's assessed valuation.

Earned Income Tax. Keystone Collections Group collects this tax on behalf of the Township and the Twin Valley School District. The school district receives one-half of a percent from this tax. The remaining one percent goes to the Township. (0.5% for general funding and 0.5% for land preservation purchases). Like your state and federal income taxes, you must file with Keystone by April 15th each year. Forms are available by contacting Keystone Collections Group 610 269 4402.
Real Estate Tax. Residents in Honey Brook Township pay real estate taxes to three agencies.
1. Twin Valley School District. The School District collects its own real estate tax. The 2010--2011 tax rate is 22.5 mills for Chester County. Contact the district's tax office at 610 286 8632 for more information.
2. Chester County. Chester County collects its own real estate tax. The 2011 tax rate is 3.965 mills. Contact the County Assessment office at 610 344 6105 for more information.
3. Honey Brook Township. Berkheimer Associates collects the Township's real estate tax. The 2011 tax rate is .98 mills. Contact Berkheimer at 1 866 300 1714 for information regarding tax bills and tax certifications.