Tax Information
Welcome
Welcome to the Ferguson Township Tax Department. On this page, you'll find information about tax rates, forms, due dates and more. If you have a question, please feel free to contact our tax office by calling (814) 238-4651, or submit a question by email.
Local Earned Income Tax Forms
Local Earned Income Tax forms are available at the Centre Tax Agency located at the State College Borough Municipal Building. You may also download them online. Earned Income Taxes have been collected by the Centre Tax Agency since the 2012 filing year.
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Real Estate Taxes
The Ferguson Township Tax Office collects Real Estate Taxes for the Township of Ferguson, and the State College Area School District.
The first Real Estate billing of the year is March 1 for the County/Township taxes. The payment schedule is as follows: The discount period ends April 30; the face/net period ends June 30; and the penalty period ends December 31, of the same year. After this, all unpaid parcels are returned to the Centre County Tax Claim Bureau.
The second Real Estate billing of the year is July 1 for School District taxes. The payment schedule is as follows: The discount period ends August 31; the face/net period ends October 31; and the penalty period ends December 31, of the same year. After this, all unpaid parcels are returned to the Centre County Tax Claim Bureau.
For either of the above, if a receipt is desired, a self-addressed, stamped envelope must be included with your payment.
Keep in mind when building a home, you will be responsible for paying supplemental taxes which are determined by the Assessment Office. These taxes are not typically covered by your escrow company, and will be billed on February 1 and July 1.
Real Estate Tax Due Dates | |
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Ferguson Township Annual Taxes | |
Mailed out | March 1 |
Discount ends | April 30 |
Face ends | June 30 |
Penalty ends | December 31 |
Final Date before turning over to County for collection | December 31 |
- Please make sure the checks are filled out correctly and signed. It is surprising how many checks are inaccurate or not complete.
- Please make sure you have a phone number on your check in case we need to contact you
Tax Certifications
The Township charges $5 per tax certification. For both the Township and the School District certifications, the total would be $10. This must be paid in advance of the certification. The Tax office may accept escrow accounts for customers that request quantity certifications. Contact the Tax Office for more information.
Centre County Tax Collection Committee
The Centre Tax Agency (in the State College Borough) collects the Earned Income Taxes and the Local Services Taxes for the Township and the State College Area School District, effective in 2012. The State College Area School District is managing the webpage information which can be found online.
State College Area School District
Information regarding the School District Real Estate bills, Homestead/Farmstead and Installment payment information can be found by clicking here.
State College School District Annual Taxes | |
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Mailed out | July 1 |
Discount | August 31 |
Face | October 31 |
Penalty | December 31 |
Final Date before turning over to County for collection | December 31 |
State College School District Installments
- Coupons are attached to the school bills
- Due date for the first installment is August 1
- Taxpayer elects the installment by paying the installment payment
- Installments are at face if timely (no discounts)
- Penalties are applied if not paid timely
- The second installment is due October 1
- The third and final installment is due December 1
County/School Homestead/Farmstead Program
- The school district provides a reduction in assessed value as part of the county Homestead/Farmstead program. This is a county administered program. Please contact the county for more information.
School Low Income Program
- The school district provides an annual discount program for low income taxpayers. This is a school district administered program. Please contact the school district for more information
Supplemental Taxes (Township and School) | |
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Please be aware that escrow companies generally do not pay supplemental taxes. These are generally required to be paid by the taxpayer | |
Mailed out | Feb 1 and July 1 |
Discount | March 31 and August 31 |
Face | May 31 and October 31 |
Penalty | December 31 |
Final Date before turning over to County for collection | December 31 |
Local Services Tax Information
Please note the following withholding requirements according to the employer pay schedules:
- If you pay WEEKLY = withhold $1.00 per pay
- If you pay BIWEEKLY = withhold $2.00 per pay
- If you pay SEMIMONTHLY = withhold $2.16 per pay
- If you pay MONTHLY = withhold $4.33 per pay
- Exempt Employees = withhold $5.00 one time for school district
Contact Us
If you would like to speak with someone in the Finance Department, please call (814) 238-4651.