Coal Township Tax Collector

03/09/2026

PLEASE do NOT staple anything to your bill. Thank you.

02/17/2026

The 2026 County/Township tax bills should be out March 1. A few reminders before the new bills arrive.
1. If you live in Coal Township you SHOULD be receiving a per capita/occupation bill. Please contact my office if you do not receive one in March.
2. If you own property in Coal Township you will also receive a real estate bill. If you have an escrow account with your mortgage for your real estate taxes, you will still receive a bill, but you DO NOT have to pay IF your escrow is paying. If you are not sure, PLEASE contact your bank or mortgage company BEFORE you pay.
3. If you are paying with a check PLEASE put your phone number on the check.
4.. If you have moved or your employment status has changed, please contact the office.
5. If you receive a bill for someone who does NOT live at your address, PLEASE either return it to the mail carrier or bring it to or call the office .570-648-4284
THANKS!

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11/26/2025

Dec/Jan office hours. If your are mailing you payment it must be postmarked by Dec 31,2025.

10/31/2025

REMINDER: Today is the last day to pay your school bills in the FACE. Nov 1 they enter the penalty phase, if you are paying installments the last installment is also due today. I will be in the office until 3:00.

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09/11/2025

If you are paying your school real estate tax bill in installments, the second payment is due Mon 9/15. Since the office is not open Mondays, payments can still be made in the office Tue 9/16.

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07/03/2025

The school real estate and personal occupation/per capita taxes should be landing in your mailbox today. Even if you DO NOT own property in Coal Township you should still receive a personal occupation tax, The amount you pay is based on your job. It is NOT the same tax that comes out of your paycheck. PLEASE remember tax collectors DO NOT make the rules. We are just the middle man. we just collect and pass it on.
If you live and work in PA you may be subject to these taxes. Tax collectors have nothing to do with the rules for ANY OF THESE.

-Earned Income Tax (EIT)
What it is: A tax on earned income, which includes wages, salaries, and net profits from businesses.
Who pays it: Residents and non-residents working in a municipality that levies the tax.

-Local Services Tax (LST)
What it is: A tax levied on individuals who hold a job or profession within a taxing jurisdiction. It is also known as the Emergency and Municipal Services Tax (EMST) in some areas.
Who pays it: All employees, including full-time and part-time workers, whether they are residents or non-residents, who work within a municipality that has enacted the tax.

-Occupation Tax -(the one you're getting today)
What it is: A personal tax levied on individuals based on their occupation, not their income. It is authorized by the Local Tax Enabling Act.

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06/24/2025

REMINDER: June 30 is the last day to pay the FACE amount of your county/township bill that came out March 1.The office WILL be open Monday June 30 from 9am-4pm. As of July 1 the bill amount moves into the penalty phase. School tax bills should be out July 1.

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05/08/2025

New page for the all things Coal Township, Coal Township Municipal Office give it a like and follow. It is still under construction, so be patient but eventually it will have lots of good information.

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04/09/2025

Currently the phones in the office are not working. Sorry for the inconvenience.

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03/18/2025

If you are mailing your payment and want a return receipt, you must include the ENTIRE bill, both pieces. I will then return your half in your self addressed stamped envelope. Thanks.

03/04/2025

Tax bills will be landing in your mailbox any day. If a bill comes to your address, the name does not belong to anyone living in your residence. Please contact the office or put it back out for the mailman to return to us.

01/17/2025

For the remainder of January and February the office will be open Tue-Wed-Thur from 9AM-12PM. If you need a receipt you can also call 570 648 4284 or email [email protected]