COVID CDC Guidelines 12-27-21:
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Gov. Wolfs PA requires masks in schools 9/1/21:
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Gov. Wolfs lift PA mask mandate 6/28/21:
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Philly Workers Who Work From Home May Be Due a Wage Tax Refund:
Has your home turned into an office during the last year? With the pandemic forcing many people to work from home, thousands in our area are no longer commuting to work. For those who in the past commuted to Philadelphia, there is yet another benefit to working from home beyond saving time, gas, and tolls: a tax refund.
Anyone who works in Philadelphia and lives elsewhere is subject to pay the non-resident Philadelphia Wage Tax, which stands at a hefty 3.5019% of gross wages. Nearly all municipalities in the Philadelphia area levy an Earned Income Tax (EIT), with most topping out at 1%. Residents living in the suburbs are subject to this lower rate EIT where they live- unless they work in Philadelphia. However, with many required to work from their homes during the last year, they may no longer be subject to the Philadelphia Wage Tax while telecommuting.
Is it worth the effort to pursue a refund? The simple answer is yes! Someone working from home in the suburbs during the pandemic making $60,000 per year would be subject to their home municipality’s EIT, which is 1%. In the span of one year, this would equal a savings of about $1,500! Plus, the 1% you contribute to your local EIT will be invested into public safety and infrastructure improvements into the community you and your family lives.
How do you take advantage of this? For any amount of time a Philadelphia job was completed at a home outside of the city limits, they may request a Wage Tax refund from the City of Philadelphia.
CLICK HERE When submitting a tax return to Keystone Collections, the tax officer for all EIT in Bucks County, use the Out-Of-State Tax Credit Worksheet on Line 12 of the tax return form
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For anyone who continues working from their home outside of the City of Philadelphia, they should submit a Residency Certification Form
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Any questions on how to file for a tax refund or address the EIT tax rate going forward you can contact Keystone Collections at #1-866-539-1100 or visit their website at Keystone Collections Group (keystonecollects.com)
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Gov. Wolf to lift mitigations orders Memorial Day:
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New CDC Mask Guidance 5-14-21:
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Effective 5/31 update on State Manadates: As of 5/31/21 all state mandates are removed except indoor mask requirements. Pools may open under 100% normal conditions, no COVID restrictions at all. Camps need hand sanitizing stations and an isolation area for sick children. Masks are required indoors if not physically exercising or seated and eating, no masks outside. Bucks County Health Department
Updated COVID-19 Vaccination Info 4-1-21:
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PA Rolls back Covid restrictions on hospitality 4-2-21
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COVID Vaccine- Message from the Bucks County Government. Are you waiting for an email for your vaccine appointment? Please check your SPAM and JUNK MAIL folders daily! We are finding that many callers checking for appointments turn out to have scheduling messages that are sitting in these folders. Take a look at yours to be sure! 3-20-21
COVID Vaccine- Message from the Bucks County Government. Are you waiting for an email for your vaccine appointment? Please check your SPAM and JUNK MAIL folders daily! We are finding that many callers checking for appointments turn out to have scheduling messages that are sitting in these folders. Take a look at yours to be sure! 3-20-21
FDA Approves J&J Vaccine 2-27-21
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Drug & Alcohol Help During COVID?
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Behind on your Mortgage, due to COVID?
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COVID-19 Vaccination Info:
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Helpful Information from the Small Business Association
(SBA):
SBA
SBA-factsheet
SBA-loan
COVID - FAQ's:
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PA issues new mitigation order (COVID Update) 11/24/20:
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Wolf Press Release 11-17-20
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Masks: Just a gentle reminder masks are required to enter the Township Building. Thank you!
COVID Testing Locations:
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Facemask Clarification:
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COVID-19 Assistance for tenants & landlords: (source: The Inquirer)
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Gov. Wolf guidance requires wearing a mask:
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COVID-19 Business Requirements:
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Bucks County is in the GREEN Phase, effective today (6/26/20):
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Bucks County Department of Health sets guidelines for sports in the GREEN phase which begins on 6/26/20:
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Going GREEN on Friday - information from the County:
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Bucks County Department of Health sets guidelines for restaurant dining in the GREEN phase on 6/26/20:
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Gov. Wolf announces 12 counties moving to GREEN on 6/26/20:
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COVID-19 - 12 more counties move to Green Phase:
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COVID-19 - Moving to Yellow Phase:
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Gov. Wolf renews COVID-19 Disaster Declaration:
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Department of Human Services, guide to parent & childcare:
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Gov. Wolf's - Yellow Phase for Bucks County:
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PA Rec & Park Facility (PRPS) re-opening guidelines:
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The County put up a yellow guidance site on their website, link is below. They also put out the attached check list for businesses.
YELLOW PHASE AND
YELLOW PHASE CHECK-LIST
BC Emergency Management COVID-19 business re-opening guidance:
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Board of Supervisors pass Resolution for Guidelines/Policy for outdoor sales of food/merchandise
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Gov. Wolf update on Bucks County opening:
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Permit Processing Suspension Update
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Governor Wolf - Capital Access Funding:
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Governor Wolf - Scams:
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PennDot:
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PA Health Dept FAQ:
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PA Dept of AG:
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PA Dept of Health News Release:
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Social Security News Release:
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Social Security News Release (spanish)
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What type of mask do I need:
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Homemade Mask Information:
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What type of mask do I need (spanish):
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Homemade Mask Information(spanish):
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Dept of Labor & Industry, COVID-19 FAQ's:
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Governor's letter on Business Operations (clarification) 3-31-20
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Supervisors Letter on COVID-19
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