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Pennsylvania Statutes Title 53 Pa.C.S.A. Municipalities Generally § 8430. Administrative appeals

Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

A political subdivision levying an eligible tax shall establish an administrative process to receive and make determinations on petitions from taxpayers relating to the assessment, determination or refund of an eligible tax. The administrative process shall consist of any one of the following:

(1) Review and decision or hearing and decision by a local tax appeals board appointed by the governing body. The board shall consist of at least three but not more than seven members. Qualifications for service on the board and compensation, if any, of the members shall be determined by the governing body. The governing body may enter into agreements with other political subdivisions to establish a joint local tax appeals board.

(2) Review and decision by the governing body in executive session.

(3) A hearing and decision by a hearing officer appointed by the governing body. The governing body shall determine the qualifications and compensation, if any, of the hearing officer.

(4) An administrative review or appeal process existing on the effective date of this chapter that is substantially similar to the procedures in paragraph (1), (2) or (3).

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